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Electronic en Operating instructions and installation Internet: http://www. bosch-hausgeraete.de...
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Index Points to remember Installation instructions Your new washing machine Notes on detergent / Preparing the laundry First washing cycle Wash Cleaning Maintenance Frost protection Malfunctions 2 en...
Notes on safety and general warnings This appliance complies with the industry safety Take care when pumping out hot water. regulations. A flashing light does not indicate a fault. See the section: «Washing machine Points to remember before putting the status indicator lights».
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Notes on the removal and Protecting the environment / disposal of packaging Hints on saving energy Removal and disposal of packaging material for a new appliance m How to save energy «Intensive Stains» «Cottons + Linens (hard-wearing fabrics) Disposal of an old appliance m How to save water, energy and detergent m How to save energy and time:...
Removing the transport securing devices Remove all the transport securing devices from the back of the machine before starting the appliance for the first time. Use the spanner supplied only if a suitable ring spanner is not available. Caution. Risk of injury through slipping. m Loosen and remove the 4 fastening bolts «A», the tie bar and the seal.
The appliance must be placed on a firm flat surface to ensure Installing the unit that it is stable during spinning. Soft floor coverings, such as carpets or foam-backed flooring are not suitable surfaces for installation. If you have a wooden joist floor, the appliance must be placed on a water-resistant wooden board, 30 mm thick.
Appliance outlet Take care when fitting and connecting the appliance to the water outlet system that the hose is not bent or twisted. Do not pull on the hose. If the water is discharged via a sink, ensure that the outlet hose cannot be dislodged.
Programme and spin speed Function and «Start» selection selectors button Start The programme selector is used to select and The appliance starts the programme selected adjust programmes. Turn the selector when the button is pressed. The clockwise (to the right). Align the setting mark with the programme required.
Detergents and softeners You can use all powder and liquid detergents suitable for front-loading washing machines. Do not use hand washing detergents because they produce too much foam. Do not use solvent-based detergents in automatic washing machines. Do not use washing performance enhancers, stain removers or sprays near the machine as they could damage the machine.
Fabric softeners Hints Bleaching agents, stain removers Preparing the laundry Sorting the laundry h g f l gkf l gkf Risk of discolouration. 12 en...
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Maximum washing loads permitted: Soiled or very soiled hard-wearing white laundry/Colourfast and hard-wearing laundry 4.50 kg / 9.9 lb Synthetics 2.25 kg / 5.0 lb Delicates and woollens 2.00 kg / 4.4 lb Practical advice m Remove all foreign material and metal objects from the items, for example, safety pins, fasteners, clips, etc.
First washing cycle Carry out the first wash without any laundry in the machine to remove residual water left from testing the machine at the factory. m Check that the transport security devices have been removed from at the back of the machine (refer to the removal instructions for the machine).
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Washing / Opening the door / Loading the machine / Shutting the door m Pull the door catch towards you. Opening the door Items which have been pre-treated with detergents Put the laundry in the washing machine containing solvents, for example stain removers, cleaning fluids, etc., should be left to dry in the open air before washing.
Wash the laundry Additional programmes Rinse cycle with low-energy spin. Can also be used for delicate items. Selecting a wash programme Extra spin cycle, washing or rinsing water is pumped out before spinning the laundry. See the programme table below Pumps out the rinse water if been selected.
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Modifying a selected programme Wash programme end / Taking the laundry out of the machine If you have selected and started an incorrect wash programme it can be corrected in the following way: The «Spin/End» indicator light flashes. m Turn the programme selector to «Off». m Turn the programme selector to «Off».
Cleaning/Maintenance/Frost protection Disconnect the appliance from the mains and shut off the water supply before carrying out any maintenance work. Cleaning the outside Do not use solvents. These products can damage of the appliance the washing machine's components, produce noxious fumes and may cause an explosion.
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Cleaning the drum Water inlet hose Cleaning the water pump Procedure Risk of burning. «Drain»...
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Wiping the appliance's water inlet filters Procedure «Spin» «Pump» Frost protection Empty the water from the pump: Empty the water from the water inlet hose: 20 en...
Malfunctions with simple solutions Malfunction Possible cause / Remedy The On/Off light does not come on Electrical power failure The wash cycle does not start «Start» Machine does not fill with water Washing result is unsatisfactory Foam comes out of the detergent drawer Foam is visible after the final rinse...
Consumption data Consumption ** Programme Programme Size of load Size of load Current Water Duration 4.50 kg* 0.60 kWh 54 l 118 min Coloureds 40º C 2.00 kg 0.45 kWh 33 l 70 min 4.50 kg* 0.86 kWh 54 l 118 min Coloureds 60º...
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As our contribution towards the protection of the environment, we use only recycled paper. BOSCH cares for the environment 8107 GB 5420004124 ROBERT BOSCH HAUSGERÄTE GMBH...