Operation Manual
Programme selector for switching the
machine on and off and for selecting the
programme. Can be rotated in either
direction.
Detailed programme overview. aPage 7/8
Detergent drawer with
compartments I, II, ~
Sort and load the laundry (drying)
Only dry laundry that is labelled with the following care symbols:
( = tumble-dry at a normal heat setting { Intensive Dry.
'c= tumble-dry at a low heat setting 8 Gentle Dry.
The following textiles should not be tumble-dried:
) = do not tumble-dry care symbol.
Woollens or items containing wool. Risk of shrinking!
Delicate fabric (silk, synthetic net curtain). Risk of creasing!
Items containing foam rubber or a similar material.
Items which have been treated with flammable solvents, such as stain
removers, petrol, paint thinners. Explosion hazard!
Items still containing hair lacquer or similar substances.
Dangerous vapours!
Do not exceed the maximum drying load. aPage 7
Display panel/
Option buttons/
Additional functions
Sort and load the laundry
Observe the care information provided by the manufacturer.
Sort the laundry according to the information on the care labels.
Sort the laundry according to type, colour, degree of soiling and temperature.
Remove any foreign objects as there is a risk of rusting.
Do not exceed the maximum load. aPage 7
If the drying programme is selected. aPage 4: Sort and load the laundry (drying)
Observe the instructions in the important information section. aPage 6
Load both large and small items of laundry.
Close the washer dryer door. Take care not to trap any items of clothing between the
loading door and rubber seal.
Add detergent and care product
Add the appropriate amount according to: Amount of laundry, level of soiling, water
hardness (ask your water supply company) and manufacturers instructions.
Models without insert for liquid detergent: pour liquid detergent into an appropriate
dispenser and place in the drum.
Only use commercially available low foam detergents in the washer dryer.
During operation: close the detergent drawer.
Dilute viscous fabric softener and fabric conditioner with water. This prevents blockages.
Correct installation according to separate Installation
and maintenance instructions.
Check the machine
Never switch on a damaged machine.
Inform your after-sales service.
Insert the mains plug
With dry hands only.
Only hold the plug by the plug body.
Turn on the tap
Due to the use of the water condensation technology
for drying, please keep the connected water tap
open during the drying process, otherwise proper
drying cannot be guaranteed.
Compartment II: Detergent for the main wash, water softener,
bleach, stain remover
Your washer dryer
Preparation
Before using for the first time aPage 6
The washer dryer was tested before leaving the factory.
To remove any water left over from the testing procedures,
run the first cycle of the
. Fluff Clean programme without
any laundry. aPage 6: Before using for the first time
Set and adjust the programme
Turn the programme selector to the desired washing programme.
aPage 7: Programme overview
Use the option buttons and additional functions. aPage 9/10
All buttons are sensitive and a gentle touch is adequate!
If you press and hold the °C (Temp.),
(Finish in) or (rpm) option buttons, the
setting options automatically scroll through.
If washing and drying without interruption is desired (only possible for L Cottons, 7 Cottons+Pre-
wash, Cottons Eco, I Easy-Care, 1 Mixed Load, SuperQuick 15/ Wash&Dry 60 ?,
Z Sportswear, 2 Rinse and Spin):
(drying mode is not activated)
Intensive Dry , Intensive Dry (9 indicator light is on, Intensive Dry is selected)
Gentle Dry , Gentle Dry (8 indicator light is on, Gentle Dry is selected)
Detailed description of the drying mode. aPage 9.
Select drying modes. aPage 7,
Programme overview.
For 1 Mixed Load, 2 Rinse and Spin, please select the appropriate drying mode (Intensive Dry
or Gentle Dry) for the laundry. For other programmes, it is recommended to use the default drying
mode.
Select Start/Reload
... Washing/Washing + Drying
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Compartment ~: Fabric softener
Compartment I: Detergent for prewash
Intended use
ʋ For domestic use only.
ʋ For washing machine-washable fabrics in a detergent solution.
ʋ To be operated with cold mains water and commercially available
low foam detergents and care products which are suitable for use
in a front loaded washer dryer.
Do not leave children unattended near the washer dryer.
Keep pets away from the washer dryer!
The washer dryer is not to be used by children or persons
not familiar with the operating instructions.
Install and operate the washer dryer in a room with a drain.
In order to ensure your safety, you must plug the cable into
a socket which is correctly connected to an earth
connection.
Remove the laundry
Open the washer dryer door and remove the laundry.
Leave the washer dryer door and detergent drawer open so that any residual water
can evaporate!
Turn off the tap
Not required for Aqua-Stop models. aInstallation and maintenance instructions,
Page 9
Switch off
Set the programme selector toÂOff.
... Drying
Drying
Washing
Washing + Drying without interruption
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Set and adjust the drying programme
Turn the programme selector to { Intensive Dry or 8 Gentle Dry.
aPage 7: Programme overview
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Select Start/Reload
2
Programme selector
End of programme when ...
... Start/Reload indicator light goes out, or (if was selected, no final
spin/drain) appears on the display panel and the buzzer sounds. Set the volume of the
buzzer. aPage 10
If was selected and is displayed, touch the Start/Reload button.
The programme continues draining the water and spinning the laundry (the default
spin speed can be changed prior to touching the Start/Reload button).
If you only want to drain the water, touch the Start/Reload button again when the spin
cycle starts. The programme is paused and the door lock is released. You can remove
the laundry.
If flashes on the display panel before the drying cycle has finished athe drum has
a high temperature. The cool-down programme runs until the drum has cooled down.
Changing the programme ...
If you have selected the wrong programme by mistake:
Reselect the washing/drying programme.
If required, adjust the programme setting and/or select additional functions. aPage
9/10
Select Start/Reload.
Pausing the programme ...
Touch the Start/Reload button.
Follow the instructions in the display panel: when lights up and appears in the
display, the door can be opened. If required, add /remove a laundry item; if is
displayed, the door cannot be opened due to a high water level in the drum or a high
temperature.
Touch the Start/Reload button to continue the programme.
The pause function cannot be activated during the drying cycle.
... or terminate the programme
Washing programmes with a high temperature:
Cool down laundry: Select 2 Rinse and touch Start/Reload.
Washing programmes with a lower temperature:
Select
Spin and touch Start/Reload.
Drying programme:
Select 9 Intensive Dry or 8 Gentle Dry, touch the 89 (Drying) option button, set a
drying time of 15 minutes, then touch theStart/Reload button.
Important information
Preparing for washing and drying/Protecting the laundry and the machine
Empty any pockets.
Check for metal items (paper clips, etc.).
Trousers, knitwear and knitted textiles, e.g. jersey garments, T-shirts or sweatshirts should
be turned inside out.
Ensure that underwired bras are machine washable.
Wash delicates in a net/bag (tights, curtains, underwired bras).
Fasten zips, do up any buttons.
Brush sand out of pockets and collars.
Remove curtain hooks or place curtains in a net/bag.
Only use tumble-dry textiles if you select drying.
Remove as much water as possible before tumble-drying. The recommended spin speed
for cottons is more than 1000 rpm; for easy-care use more than 800 rpm.
In order to ensure uniform drying, sort the items according to fabric type and degree
of drying required.
Items which require ironing do not have to be ironed immediately after being tumble-dried.
It is a good idea to fold or roll them together for a while, so that any remaining moisture
is evenly distributed.
To achieve good drying results, dry quilt covers, terry towels or other large textile items
individually. Do not dry more than 4 terry towels (or 3 kg) at a time.
Before using for the first time
Do not put any laundry in the washer dryer. Turn on the tap, pour ½ a measuring cup
of detergent into dispenser II. Set the . Fluff Clean 40 °C programme and select
Start/Reload.
At the end of the programme, set the programme selector to ÂOff.
After a long period of not using or moving the machine
The syphon may be empty. If you select a single drying programme to prevent the hot
and humid steam from coming out of the empty syphon, the tap water will automatically
flow into the machine to fill the syphon at the beginning of the programme.
Laundry with different levels of soiling
Wash new items separately.
Light Do not prewash.
If required, pre-treat stains. Select the Cottons Eco programme.
Heavy Load less laundry.
If required, pre-treat stains. Select the Cottons Eco programme
or 7 Cottons+Prewash programme.
Soaking
Load laundry of the same colour.
Pour soaking agent/detergent into dispenser II according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Set the L Cottons 30 °C programme and select Start/Reload.
After approx. 10 minutes, select Start/Reload. After the required soaking time, reselect Start/
Reload if the programme is to be continued, or change the programme.
Starching
Laundry must not be treated with fabric softener.
Starching is possible with all washing programmes using liquid starch. Pour the starch into
the fabric softener compartment according to the manufacturer's instructions (clean it first if
necessary).
Dyeing/bleaching
Dye should only be used in normal quantities. Salt may damage stainless steel. Always follow
the dye manufacturer's instructions. Do not bleach laundry in the washing machine.
Start/Reload
Door handle
Serviceflap
Drum
Protection of the environment/
Conservation tips
Load the maximum amount of laundry to wash or dry for the
particular programme. aPage 7: Programme overview
Do not use prewash when washing laundry that is soiled
normally.
Select
Cottons Eco60°C to obtain good cleaning results
with significantly lower energy consumption.
Dose detergent according to the manufacturers instructions
and water hardness.
If the laundry is to be dried in the appliance afterwards, select
the highest selectable spin speed because the more water
that is spun out of the appliance, the less time and energy is
required to dry it.
If hand-washed laundry or dripping-wet laundry needs to be
dried, please select theSpin programme with the option
washing and drying without interruption, otherwise it will
waste time and energy.
Congratulations You have opted for a modern, high-quality
domestic appliance manufactured by BOSCH. The washer dryer
is distinguished by its economical use of water and energy.
Each appliance which leaves our factory is inspected thoroughly to
ensure that it functions properly and is in perfect condition.
For further information about products, accessories, spare parts and
services, visit our website: www.bosch-home.com or contact our after-
sales service centres.
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The default drying mode is . In this mode the drying time is
automatically adjusted to the size of the load to obtain cupboard dry
laundry that is ready to fold and stack in the cupboard. You can change
the drying mode to in order to obtain extra dry laundry, or to time
dry and define the drying time by touching the 89 (Drying) button and
estimating or selecting the drying time. aPage 8: Drying table
All buttons are sensitive and a gentle touch is adequate!
If you press and hold the (Finish in) option button,
the setting options automatically scroll through
.
Control panel
Contents
ʋ Intended use ...................................................................................... 1
ʋ Preparation .....................................................................................1/2
ʋ Preparation for washing or washing + drying .......................2/3/4
ʋ Preparation for drying ................................................................2/3/4
ʋ Set and adjust the programme................................................3/4/5
ʋ After washing/drying.......................................................................... 5
ʋ Important information ....................................................................... 6
ʋ Programme overview ........................................................................ 7
ʋ Drying table ......................................................................................... 8
ʋ Consumption values .......................................................................... 8
ʋ Display and option buttons............................................................... 9
ʋ Additional functions and individual settings ................................10
ʋ Information on the display ..............................................................11
ʋ Safety instructions ............................................................................11
ʋ What to do if .............................................................................. 12/13
ʋ Emergency release ..........................................................................13
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Programme overview (see also the information on page 9,10)
Programmes °C
max. load (kg) *
Type of laundry
Additional functions; information
Washing 9 8
L Cottons cold - 90
7.0 4.0
Standard washing programme for hard-wearing textiles made of
cotton or linen.
ē Quick, Rinse Plus
7 Cottons + Prewash cold - 90
Energy-intensive programme for heavily soiled hard-wearing tex-
tiles made of cotton or linen.
Cottons Eco cold - 60
Long washing programme with low energy consumption, for heav-
ily soiled hard-wearing textiles made of cotton or linen.
I Easy-Care
cold - 60
3.5
2.5
Textiles made of synthetic materials or blended fabrics.
ē Quick, Rinse Plus
1 Mixed Load cold - 60 3.5
Mixed load consisting of textiles made of cotton and synthetic fibres.
SuperQuick 15 / Wash&Dry
60 ?
cold - 40 3.5/2.0** 1.0
Textiles made of synthetic materials or blended fabrics.
ē Quick, Rinse Plus
Delicate/Silk cold - 40
2.0
For delicate, washable textiles, e.g.made of silk, satin, synthetic
fibres or blended fabrics.
Z Sportswear cold - 40 2.0 2.0
Suitable for sportswear made of microfibres, e.g Acrylic, Nylon,
Spandex etc.
®:Wool
cold - 40
Hand and machine-washable wool or wool-rich textiles. Especially gentle washing programme to prevent shrink-
age, longer programme pauses (textiles rest in detergent solution) e.g. cashmere, mohair or angora. Also suita-
ble for hand washable silk.
. Fluff Clean
cold, 40, 90
Special programme for drum hygiene or fluff removal
90° = antibacterial programme, do not use detergent
40° = antibacterial programme, special drum cleaning detergent can be used
cold = fluff rinsing programme, to remove fluff accumulated in the tub during drying cycles.
Rinse
7.0
4.0 2.5
Extra rinse with spin.
Rinse Plus
Spin
Extra spin with selectable spin speed.
> Drain
Draining of the water inside the drum, e.g. after rinse stop.
{ Intensive Dry 4.0 4.0
Cotton/coloureds textiles, dry at normal heat setting.
8 Gentle Dry
2.5 2.5
Easy care textiles, dry at low heat setting.
The programmes are time-controlled for lightly soiled textiles. If textiles are heavily soiled, reduce the load or cancel the additional function ē Quick.
* Max. load according to EN50229. Values in red: Max load for drying; Values in black: Max load for washing.
** Reduced load for ē Quick option.
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