Contents Page Safety instructions .................................................................................................... Protection of the environment/Hints and tips........................................................ Disposal information .................................................................................................. Introducing your washing machine ........................................................................
The new washing machine that you have just purchased is a modern, high-quality household appliance. Your washing machine is distinguished by its economical consumption of energy, water and detergent. Every washing machine that leaves our factory is carefully checked to ensure that it is functioning properly and is free of defects. If there are any questions - especially in regards to installing and connecting the washing machine - our Customer Service is at your disposal.
Safety Instructions Intended use Exercise care when draining the hot water. Do not climb onto the washing machine. Follow the installation instructions. Your washing machine is intended • strictly for household use • for washing machine washable fabrics in water • for use with cold drinking water and standard commercial washing and cleaning products that are suitable for use in washing machines. Danger of suffocation! Keep children away from shipping carton and packaging components.
Introducing your washing machine Control panel Lid handle (remains locked during the programme) Unlocking of detergent dispenser Removable detergent dispenser Button for opening the drum lids Locking lever (depending upon the model) Properly close drum lids! click! Water drainage hose Identification plate (appliance and production number) Securing bar for transport Water inlet hose (not connected) Mains connection with plug 5 YES NO
Removing the transport securing devices Before the machine is used for the first time, all transport securing devices from the back of the appliance must be removed and stored for any later transport (i.e., relocation). 1 Remove the machine from the transport base. Remove wedge 훽 (Figure 1). Check to see that both plastic inserts on the connecting carrier have also been removed. Reinstall screws 훾 in their original positions. 2 Remove the 4 screws 훾 with a screwdriver (Figure 2.1).
Removing the transport securing devices 5 Remove the securing device (Figure 3).
Connections Cold water supply Figure 6 Connect water-inlet hose (Figure 6). - Minimum water pressure: 0.1 MPa or 1 bar - Maximum water pressure: 1 MPa or 10 bar min. 10 3/4” Drain Figure 7.1 Mount drain hose with the supplied elbow, connect to a vented drain (Figure 7.1 / 7.2). The elbow must be between 65 and 90 cm above the floor. Secure drain hose against slipping off. Replacing the water-inlet hose After replacement, check to ensure connections are tight and that there are seals on both ends.
Connections Electrical connections Replacement of mains cable Connect the washing machine only to For reasons of safety, the mains lead is only to be replaced by Customer Service which is authorised to do so. alternating current via a properly installed earthed socket. The mains voltage must correspond to the voltage specification on the washing machine (identification plate). Connection specifications as well as the required fuses are stipulated on the appliance identification plate.
International Laundry Care Symbols In order to assist you in caring for your clothes, these carry a label with the necessary information.
Treating stubborn stains Perspiration, blood, fruit, wine and chocolate stains are generally removed by using detergents with biologically active ingredients. Other stains however require special treatment before washing. First test on an inconspicuous area of the article and then rinse thoroughly. When applying stain remover, always start from the outside to avoid forming a border.
Preparing the laundry To prepare the laundry • In a net/cushion cover, wash: - delicate items e.g. tights, curtains, - small laundry items, e.g. socks or handkerchiefs - underwired bras (underwires may become detached during washing and cause damage). ) • Trousers, knitwear and knitted textiles, e.g. jersey garments, T-shirts or sweatshirts, should be turned inside out. Foreign objects (e.g.
Loading the wash Explosion hazard! • Unfold pre-sorted laundry items and loosely load into the washing drum. Mix If laundry treated with cleaning agents containing solvents, e.g. stain removers or benzene, is loaded into the washing machine, an explosion may result. Thoroughly rinse out laundry items in advance by hand. Foreign objects in the washing drum may damage laundry. Check the drum for foreign objects before putting in the laundry. large and small items.
Setting the programme Programme selector Status indicator 1 Start/Pause button A 2 4 3 Spin speed selector (depending upon model) Additional function buttons Display lights and the position of the spin speed selector Selecting the programme: • Select the desired programme 1 using the programme selector. ”Washing” (Q) indicator light blinks. • Set the desired spin speed 2 using the spin speed selector (see chart, page 17). Set spin speed selector 2 to desired position (for example ”800”).
Topping up laundry + changing programmes Changing the programme Terminating the programme If you have chosen the wrong programme: • Turn programme selector to ”0”. • Set programme selector to the desired programme. Display light A lights up. • Press ”Start” (M) if applicable. If you would like to terminate a programme before it is completed: • Set programme selector to ”0”. • Set programme selector to ”Spin”. Display light A lights up. Select desired spin speed for ”Spin” (but not Rinse Stop).
Selecting the programme Basic programme Quick Wash 40°/30 min I Select the desired programme - also see the Programme Chart. For the maximum spin speed of the programme, see the chart on the next page. For a load of lightly soiled laundry items up to 2.5 kg. To freshen up cottons, linens, coloureds or hard-wearing synthetics. Washing temperature automatically set to 40°C. Time limited to 30 minutes.
Spin speed selector Spin speed (depending upon model) with spin speed selector* Programme 1000 900 800 600 COTTONS / COLOUREDS 1000 900 800 600 COLOUREDS with Prewash 1000 900 800 600 EASY CARE* 1000 900 800 600 WOOLLENS* 800 800 800 600 DELICATES* 600 600 600 600 HAND WASHABLE TEXTILES* 600 600 600 600 QUICK WASH 40°C / 30 min 1000 900 800 600 100 GENTLE SPIN** 100 100 100 — L RINSE STOP*** — — — — y y A U q u I Q * without spin speed selector* In the
Additional function buttons PREWASH P (depending upon model) RINSE STOP L For heavily soiled, hard-wearing textiles, e.g. from cotton or linen. The Prewash washing temperature is 30°C. Prewash not available for Woollens or Delicates programme. If the Prewash programme is aborted, the washing water is drained and the programme continues with the main washing cycle. Detergent must be put into detergent compartment ”I“. For delicate textiles and curtains. The laundry remains in the final rinse water.
Safety features Lid opening safeguards: Spin safeguards: After the programme starts, the appliance lid is locked. After the programme ends or during ”Rinse Stop”, the lid is unlocked. Depending upon the model, if a ”Delayed Start” was programmed, the lid remains unlocked during the entire waiting period before the start of the programme. If the lid is to be opened during the programme, quickly push the ”Start/Pause” - button (M) and wait approximately 1 to 2 minutes until the lid safety unlocks.
Cleaning and care Danger of electric shock! Detergent dispenser Clean the detergent dispenser regularly. For this purpose: - To remove the detergent dispenser, squeeze both pressure points simultaneously (Figure 10). The dispenser then detaches itself from the chamber (Figure 10). - Remove components at the rear of the dispenser and separate from the front cover (Figure 11). - Rinse the parts under running water. Completely empty the dispenser. - Reassemble all components in the proper order.
Cleaning the filter (depending upon model) If the pump filter is not regularly • Gently turn the drum with the open lids to front side of the machine (Figure 14). cleaned, then this may adversely affect the performance of the machine. Figure 14 Cleaning the pump filter This filter collects bits of fluff and small objects, e.g. detached buttons that have fallen into the container. To clean, proceed as follows: • Open the drum lids. On the floor of the drum, there is a laundry agitator 훽 (Figure 12).
Cleaning the filter(depending upon model) - Remove this part from its holder (Figure 19). Cleaning the pump filter This filter collects bits of fluff and small objects, i.e. detached buttons that have fallen into the container. To clean, proceed as follows: - Turn the drum so that the closed drum lid is on the bottom: A plastic part 훽 can be seen (Figure 17). Figure 17 Figure 19 C B A - Remove foreign objects and fluff. - Clean filter under running water (Figure 20). Figure 20 - Remove screw 훾.
Troubleshooting minor faults In this chapter, we will explain to you how you yourself may easily remedy small problems. The washing machine indicates malfunctions via blinking indicator lights. Blinking indicator lights Cause / Remedial action No water flows in. Open tap and press the ”Start/Pause” button again. This malfunction may be caused by an incorrect water supply hose connection (see chapter ”APPLIANCE CONNECTIONS: Waterinlet hose”). Pump filter blocked.
Faults that require repair service Three simultaneously blinking display lights indicate that the service department is needed. If this happens, - Set programme selector on ”0” - Pull out mains plug for 10 s - Reinsert mains plug - Select programme and start again. If the indicated fault remains, the service department is to be notified. SUGGESTION: Disconnect washing machine from mains and turn off tap.
What to do if... If a malfunction can not be remedied with the assistance of the following chart: •Turn programme selector to ”0”. • Disconnect washing machine from mains. • Turn off tap. Risk of electrical shock! Have repairs carried out only through Customer Service or by authorised specialists.
Customer Service Every washing machine that leaves our factory is carefully checked to ensure that it is functioning properly and is free of defects. If there are any questions - especially in regards to installing and connecting the washing machine - our Customer Service is at your disposal. Before calling Customer Service, please check if you can resolve the malfunction yourself (see chapters entitled WHAT TO DO IF ... and TROUBLESHOOTING MINOR FAULTS).
2.5 40° QUICK WASH 40°C/ 30 min Additional programmes SPIN DRY only Rinse only 1.0 cold HAND WASHABLE TEXTILES 1.5 Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34 81739 MÜNCHEN DEUTSCHLAND upon wash load and temperature. - If a programme with ”Prewash” is selected, the programme is extended from 18 - 25 minutes. - If a programme with ”Intensive” is selected, the programme is extended from 10 - 17 minutes. - If a programme with ”Rinse Plus” is selected, the programme is extended from 17 minutes.
