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Table of contents
1 Safety ............................................ 4 10 Accessories.............................. 28
1.1 General information.................... 4
11 Laundry..................................... 28
1.2 Intended use............................... 4
11.1 Preparing the laundry ............. 28
1.3 Restriction on user group........... 4
1.4 Safe installation .......................... 5 12 Detergents and care
1.5 Safe use ..................................... 7 products ................................... 29
1.6 Safe cleaning and mainten-
ance............................................ 9 13 Basic operation ........................ 29
13.1 Switching on the appliance .... 29
2 Preventing material damage ..... 10 13.2 Setting a programme ............. 29
13.3 Adjusting the programme
3 Environmental protection and
settings ................................... 29
saving energy............................. 11
13.4 Loading laundry...................... 29
3.1 Disposing of packaging ........... 11
13.5 Inserting the measuring aid
3.2 Save energy and conserve
for liquid detergent ................. 30
resources.................................. 11
13.6 Use the measuring aid for
3.3 Energy saving mode ................ 11
liquid detergent ...................... 30
4 Installation and connection....... 12 13.7 Adding detergent and care
4.1 Unpacking the appliance ......... 12 product ................................... 30
4.2 Contents of package................ 12 13.8 Starting the programme ......... 31
4.3 Requirements for the install- 13.9 Adding laundry ....................... 31
ation location ............................ 12 13.10 Cancelling the pro-
4.4 Removing the transit bolts ....... 13 gramme ................................ 31
4.5 Connecting the appliance ........ 14 13.11 Resuming the programme
4.6 Aligning the appliance.............. 15 when the programme
status is Rinse Hold ............. 31
4.7 Connecting the appliance to
the electricity supply................. 16 13.12 Unloading the laundry .......... 31
13.13 Switching off the appli-
5 Familiarising yourself with ance...................................... 31
your appliance............................ 17
5.1 Appliance ................................. 17 14 Childproof lock......................... 32
5.2 Detergent drawer...................... 18 14.1 Activating the childproof
lock ......................................... 32
5.3 Control panel............................ 18
14.2 Deactivating the childproof
6 Before using for the first time ... 19 lock ......................................... 32
6.1 Starting an empty washing 15 Basic settings........................... 32
cycle ......................................... 19
16 Cleaning and servicing ............ 32
7 Display ........................................ 20
16.1 Cleaning the drum.................. 32
8 Buttons ....................................... 23 16.2 Cleaning the detergent
drawer .................................... 32
9 Programmes ............................... 24 16.3 Cleaning the drain pump ....... 33
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17 Troubleshooting....................... 37
17.1 Emergency release ................ 46
18 Transportation, storage and
disposal .................................... 46
18.1 Removing the appliance ........ 46
18.2 Inserting the transit bolts........ 46
18.3 Using the appliance again ..... 46
18.4 Disposing of old appliance .... 47
19 Customer Service..................... 47
19.1 Product number (E-Nr.) and
production number (FD)......... 47
20 Consumption values................ 49
21 Technical data .......................... 49
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en Safety
1 Safety
Observe the following safety instructions.
1.1 General information
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Safety en
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en Safety
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Safety en
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en Safety
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Safety en
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en Preventing material damage
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Environmental protection and saving energy en
▶ Remove all detergent residue, Set the maximum spin speed if you
spray residue or other residues im- want to dry the laundry in the tumble
mediately if they come into contact dryer afterwards.
with the appliance. a The drier the laundry, the shorter
the programme duration when dry-
ing which, in turn, reduces energy
3 Environmental protec- consumption. A higher spin speed
tion and saving energy reduces the residual moisture in
the laundry and increases the
volume of the spin noise.
3.1 Disposing of packaging
Wash the laundry without prewash.
The packaging materials are environ- a Washing with prewash increases
mentally compatible and can be re- the programme duration and in-
cycled. creases energy and water con-
▶ Sort the individual components by sumption.
type and dispose of them separ-
ately. The appliance has a continuous
automatic load adjustment function.
3.2 Save energy and con- a Depending on the type of fabric
serve resources and load capacity, the continuous
automatic load adjustment func-
If you follow these instructions, your tion optimally adjusts the water
appliance will use less electricity and consumption and programme dur-
less water. ation.
Choose programmes with low tem-
peratures and longer wash times and 3.3 Energy saving mode
use maximum load capacity.
If you do not use the appliance for an
a Energy consumption and water extended period, it automatically
consumption is most efficient. switches to energy-saving mode.
detergent based on the laundry's de- Energy-saving mode ends when you
gree of soiling. use the appliance again.
a For light to normal soiling, a smal-
ler amount of detergent is suffi-
cient. Observe the dosage recom-
mendation from the detergent
manufacturer.
Reduce the washing temperature for
lightly and normally soiled laundry.
a At lower temperatures, the appli-
ance consumes less energy. For
light to normal soiling, lower tem-
peratures than indicated on the
care label are also sufficient.
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en Installation and connection
4.1 Unpacking the appliance Note: The appliance has been tested
at the factory to check it is in working
ATTENTION! order. As a result, water stains may
Objects remaining in the drum that remain in the appliance. These marks
are not designed for operation with will disappear after the first wash
the appliance may cause material cycle.
damage and damage to the appli- The delivery consists of the following:
ance. ¡ Washing machine
▶ Remove these objects, along with ¡ Accompanying documents
all supplied accessories, from the ¡ Transit bolts
drum before starting the appliance. → "Removing the transit bolts",
1. Remove any packaging and pro-
Page 13
tective covers completely from the ¡ Cover caps
appliance. ¡ Water inlet hose
→ "Connecting the water inlet
→ "Disposing of packaging", hose", Page 14
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2. Check the appliance for visible 4.3 Requirements for the in-
damage.
stallation location
3. Open the appliance door.
→ "Basic operation", Page 29
WARNING
4. Remove any accessories from the Risk of electric shock!
drum. The appliance contains live parts.
5. Close the appliance door. Touching live parts is dangerous.
▶ Do not operate the appliance
4.2 Contents of package without a cover cap.
After unpacking all parts, check for
any damage in transit and complete- WARNING
ness of the delivery. Risk of injury!
When using the appliance on a base,
ATTENTION! the appliance may tip over.
If the appliance is operated with in- ▶ Always secure the feet of the appli-
complete or defective accessories, ance to a base using the manufac-
the appliance may not be able to op- turer's fixing brackets → Page 28
erate properly, or this may result in before using the appliance for the
material damage or damage to the first time.
appliance.
▶ Do not operate the appliance with
incomplete or defective accessor-
ies.
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Installation and connection en
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en Installation and connection
3. Remove the power cable from the 6. Press down on the 4 cover caps.
holder.
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Installation and connection en
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en Installation and connection
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Familiarising yourself with your appliance en
5.1 Appliance
You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here.
3 4 5 6
2 7 7
On certain models, specific details such as the colour and shape may differ
from those pictured.
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en Familiarising yourself with your appliance
2 3 4
1 1
4
1 Programmes → Page 24 4 Buttons → Page 23
2 Programme selector
→ Page 29
3 Display → Page 20
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first time en
first time
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en Display
7 Display
The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information.
Example: Display
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Display en
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en Display
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Buttons en
8 Buttons
The selection of programme settings depends on the programme that is set.
You can see the selection options for each programme in the overview for
→ "Programmes", Page 24.
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en Programmes
9 Programmes
Note: The laundry's care labels provide you with additional information on pro-
gramme selection.
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Programmes en
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en Programmes
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en Accessories
10 Accessories
Use original accessories. These have
been made especially for your appli-
ance.
Note: Some accessories are avail-
able in other colours. Contact
→ "Customer Service", Page 47.
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Detergents and care products en
– Some stubborn or dried-in stains Note: You can find further information
can be removed by washing in the digital instruction manual by
several times scanning the QR code in the table of
– Wash large and small items of contents or on www.bosch-
laundry together home.com.
– Do not rub fresh stains but dab
them with soapy water 13.1 Switching on the appli-
– Separate items of laundry and ance
shake them out, or observe the
programme description Requirement: The appliance has
been correctly installed and connec-
ted.
→ "Installation and connection",
12 Detergents and care Page 12
products ▶ Turn the programme selector to a
programme.
Notes
¡ More detailed instructions for use
can be found on www.bosch- 13.2 Setting a programme
home.com or by scanning the QR 1. Turn the programme selector and
code on the title page of this user set the required programme.
manual. → "Programmes", Page 24
¡ Observe the information on safety
2. If necessary, adjust the pro-
→ Page 4 and preventing material
damage → Page 10. gramme settings → Page 29.
The manufacturer's instructions for 13.3 Adjusting the pro-
use and dosage can be found on the
packaging. gramme settings
Notes Requirement: A programme has
¡ Only use liquid detergents that are been set.
self-flowing → "Setting a programme", Page 29
¡ Do not mix different liquid deter- ▶ Adjust the programme settings.
gents → "Buttons", Page 23
¡ Do not mix detergent and fabric
softener Note: The programme settings are
¡ Do not use products that have ex- not saved permanently for the pro-
pired or are highly congealed gramme.
¡ Do not use products containing
solvents, caustic agents or volatile 13.4 Loading laundry
substances (e.g. bleach)
Note: To prevent creasing, take note
¡ Use dyes sparingly as salt may
of the maximum load for the
damage stainless steel
¡ Do not use bleaching agents in the → "Programmes", Page 24.
appliance
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en operation
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operation en
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en Childproof lock
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Cleaning and servicing en
2. Press down on the insert and re- 5. Fit the insert and click it into place.
move the detergent drawer.
4. Clean the detergent drawer and in- 7. Push in the detergent drawer.
sert with water and a brush, and
then dry them. 16.3 Cleaning the drain pump
Clean the drain pump in the event of
faults, e.g. blockages or rattling
noises.
Emptying the drain pump
1. Turn off the water tap.
2. Switch off the appliance.
3. Disconnect the appliance's mains
plug from the power supply.
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en Cleaning and servicing
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Cleaning and servicing en
90°
2
The pump cap is comprised of two
parts which can be taken apart for
cleaning. 1
3. Ensure that the impeller in the
drain pump can rotate.
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en Cleaning and servicing
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Troubleshooting en
17 Troubleshooting
You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot-
ing information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unneces-
sary costs.
WARNING
Risk of electric shock!
Incorrect repairs are dangerous.
▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist
staff.
▶ Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.
▶ If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, the manufacturer's Customer Service or a similarly qualified
person in order to prevent any risk.
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en Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting en
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Troubleshooting en
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Troubleshooting en
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en Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting en
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en Transportation, storage and disposal
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Customer Service en
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en Customer Service
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Consumption values en
20 Consumption values
The following information is provided in accordance with the EU Ecodesign
Regulation. The values given for programs other than the Eco 40-60 are indicat-
ive only and were determined in accordance with the applicable standard
EN60456.
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en Technical data
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Only applies to countries in the European Economic Area
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