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Washing machine Top-loader
en Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions

Your new washing machine
You have chosen a Bosch washing machine.
Please take a few minutes to read and become familiar with the advantages of your washing machine.
To meet the high quality demands required by Bosch, every washing machine that leaves our factory is carefully checked to ensure that it functions correctly and is in perfect condition.
For more information on our products, accessories, replacement parts and services, see our website www.boschhome.com or contact our after-sales service centres.
If the operating and installation instructions describe different models, any differences will be pointed out at the relevant points in the text.
Read these operating and installation instructions before switching on the washing machine.

Display rules
: Warning!
This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possibly dangerous situation. Not heeding the warning can cause death or injuries.
Caution!
This signal word indicates a possibly dangerous situation. Not heeding the caution can cause property and/or environmental damage.
Note/tip
Information about the optimum use of the appliance/any other useful information.
1. 2. 3. / a) b) c)
The steps are represented by numbers or letters.
/-
Lists are represented by a small box or a dash.

Contents enIstructionManualndInstaltionIstructions
5 Installing and connecting
the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Installing the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Installing rat-mesh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Installation surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Hose and pipe lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Connecting the appliance . . . . . . . . . . 6 Water inflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Water outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Aligning the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Before using the appliance for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
9 Quick reference guide . . . . . . . .11
* Familiarising yourself with
your appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Appliance overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Fascia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Y Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
/ Programme overview* . . . . . . . .17
0 Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Z Laundry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Preparing laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Sorting laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
1 Operating the appliance . . . . . .23
Switching on the appliance and setting a programme . . . . . . . . . 23 Programme settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Placing the laundry into the drum . . . 24 Adding detergent and fabric care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Starting the programme . . . . . . . . . . 25 Child lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Pausing programmes and adding more laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Cancelling the programme . . . . . . . . 26

en
End of programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Removing laundry and switching off the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
H Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Unbalanced load detection system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Automatic load sensing . . . . . . . . . . .27
D Cleaning and maintenance. . . . 27
Cleaning/Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . .27 Cleaning the drum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Descaling the appliance . . . . . . . . . .28 Cleaning the lint filter. . . . . . . . . . . . .29
3 What to do in the event of
a fault.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Help with the appliance . . . . . . . . . . .30 Cleaning the water inlet filter . . . . . . .32
L Transporting the appliance . . . 33 { Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 JWarranty terms and
conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
7Environmental Protection . . . . . 38 4 Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . 38

en Installing and connecting the appliance

5 Installing and
connecting the appliance
Scope of delivery Instalingadcoetingheaplince

4. Open the lid on the appliance and take out the cover and all the accessories.
You can now install and connect the appliance.
Caution! Risk of material damage and damage to the appliance
Objects remaining in the drum that are not designed for operation with the appliance may result in material damage and damage to the appliance. Remove these objects, along with all accessories, from the drum.

( Mains cable 0 Water drain hose 8 Water supply hose @ Second water supply hose
(identified by a red marking) on models with a hot water supply hose*/** H Snap connector P Rat-mesh * Depending on the appliance specifications ** If a second inlet hose is required (only for appliances with hot water connection), this can be ordered at no cost from the aftersales service.
1. Remove any packaging and protective covers completely from the appliance.
2. Remove the protective film from the control panel.
3. Remove the appliance from the base padding. Note: Operating the appliance on the base padding is strictly forbidden.
4

Installing and connecting the appliance en

Installing the appliance
: Warning
Risk of injury! The appliance is very heavy. Lifting it
may result in injury. Do not lift the appliance on your own. Riskofinjury! The appliance has sharp edges on which you could cut your hands. Do not take hold of the appliance by its sharp edges. Wear protective gloves to lift it. Riskofinjury! If the hoses and mains cables are not correctly routed, they may constitute a tripping hazard, which may result in injury. Route hoses and cables such that they do not constitute a tripping hazard.
Installing rat-mesh
1. Tilt the appliance from front slightly.

2. Push the rat-mesh onto the underside of the appliance and screw it in place.
Installation surface Caution! Damage to the appliance Frozen hoses may rupture or burst. Do not install the appliance outdoors or in areas that may be exposed to frost. Note: The appliance must be stable so that it does not "wander". The installation surface must be firm
and level. Soft floors/floor coverings are not
suitable. All four of the appliance's feet must
stand firmly on the ground.

en Installing and connecting the appliance

Hose and pipe lengths Connecting
D Max. 15 cm E 150 cm F Max. 150 cm G Max. 85cm

Connecting the appliance
Caution! Risk of material damage and damage to the appliance
If the water pressure is too high or too low, the appliance may not be able to operate properly, and this may also result in material damage or damage to the appliance. Ensure that the water pressure in the water supply facility is at least 20 kPa (0.2 bar), and does not exceed 1000 kPa (10 bar).
Caution! Material damage/damage to the appliance
If the water hoses are altered or damaged, this may result in material damage or damage to the appliance. The water hoses must not be kinked, crushed, altered or severed.
Caution! Material damage/damage to the appliance
The use of hoses supplied by other brands to connect to the water supply may result in material damage or damage to the appliance. Use the hoses supplied with the appliance or genuine spare part hoses only.
Notes In addition to the information listed
here, the local water and electricity supplier may have special requirements. If in doubt, have your appliance connected by a professional.

Installing and connecting the appliance en

Water inflow
Notes When using a spanner/screw driver,
use the correct size and apply controlled force. Only operate the appliance using mains water.
Connection to the universal tap adapter
Note: When connecting to a threadless tap, fit the supplied adapter first.
1. Slide the sliding sleeve downwards from the snap connector (all balls must be exposed) and then disconnect the snap connector from the connection socket.

3. Unscrew all of the screws from part A.
4. Slide the connection socket over the tap opening and then screw the screws tightly back into part A.
Note: Ensure the following: The tap's opening is smooth and
even. The seal is positioned centrally with
respect to the tap opening. 5. Retighten part B. 6. Slide the sliding sleeve downwards
from the snap connector (all balls must be exposed), insert the snap connector into the connection socket and slide it upwards.

( Connection socket 0 Exposed balls 8 Snap connector
2. Turn part B of the connection socket until the clearance between part A and part B is at least 5 mm.

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en Installing and connecting the appliance

Model with hot water supply: 1. Connect the red-marked hot water
supply hose to the hot water tap (max. 60 �C) and to the red valve on the appliance, and connect the bluemarked cold water supply hose to the cold water tap and to the blue valve on the appliance.
2. Carefully turn on the taps and check that there are no leaks. Notes � The threaded connection is subjected to high water pressures. � Both hoses must be connected in order for the appliance to work correctly.
Model without hot water supply: 1. Connect the water supply hose to
the tap and to the valve on the appliance.

2. Carefully turn on the taps and check that there are no leaks. Note: The threaded connection is subjected to high water pressures.
Water outlet
Caution! Water damage When water is being drained away, the drain hose is under high water pressure and may slip out of the connection point. Secure the outlet hose so that it cannot slip out.
Caution! Damage to the appliance/fabrics If the end of the outlet hose is immersed in the drained water, water may not be drained properly. Make sure that: The end of the drain hose is not
immersed in the drained water, The water drains away quickly
enough.
Connect the water drain hose as follows: 1. Use the spring clip to secure the
water drain hose to the outlet on the appliance.

Installing and connecting the appliance en

2. Second end of the water drain hose to be properly laid to a floor drain.
Notes � The height difference between
the surface on which the appliance is installed and the water drain hose should be no more than 15 cm. � If you extend the drain hose, its total length should be no more than 3 m. Otherwise, the water will not be able to drain away properly.
Electrical connection
: Warning
Risk of electric shock/fire/material damage/damage to the appliance! If the appliance is not installed properly, this may lead to a dangerous situation. Ensure the following:
The mains voltage on your power socket must match the rated voltage specified on the appliance (identification plate). The connected loads and the required fuse protection are specified on the identification plate.
The mains plug and the protective contact socket must match and the earthing system must be correctly installed.
The installation must have an adequate cross section.

The mains plug must be freely accessible at all times. If this is not possible, in order to comply with the relevant safety regulations, a switch (all pole disconnection) must be built into the permanent installation in accordance with electrical installation regulations.
If using a residual current circuit breaker, only use one that bears the following mark: z. The presence of this mark is the only way to be sure that it fulfils all the applicable regulations.
Connect the appliance to the mains power supply as follows:
1. Plug the appliance's mains plug into the designated socket.
2. Check that the mains plug is in securely.
Aligning the appliance
Align the appliance as follows: Adjust the height of the appliance feet to level the appliance. Tighten the lock nuts on all the appliance's adjustable feet against the housing. As you do so, hold the foot tight and do not adjust its height. Use the spirit level on the top panel to check whether the appliance is leveled or not.
Note: If the appliance is ever moved, check that it is still level and re-level it if necessary.

en Installing and connecting the appliance

Before using the appliance for the first time
Before you switch on the appliance:
Check that there is no visible damage to the appliance. Do not operate the appliance if it is damaged. Should you have any problems, please contact your specialist dealer or our after-sales service.
Your appliance has been thoroughly tested before leaving the factory. To remove any water that may be left over from testing, run the first wash cycle without any laundry.
Run a program without laundry as follows: 1. Press # to switch on the appliance. 2. Set the Tub Clean program. 3. Open the appliance lid (but do not
place any laundry inside). 4. Pull out the detergent drawer.

5. Fill compartment I with powder or liquid detergent. � Powder detergent Fill directly in the compartment I. � Liquid Detergent Place the liquid detergent cup III as shown in the picture and then pour the liquid detergent
6. Close the detergent drawer. 7. Close the lid. 8. Press A.
The program will start. 9. Switch off the appliance at the end of
the program. Your appliance is now ready to use.

9 Quick reference guide

Short inroductin
1

Before starting the program:

Short introduction en @

Sort the laundry.

Turn on the water tap.

Load the laundry.

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2

Add detergent.

Close the appliance lid.

Switch on the appliance.

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3

Set a program.

If necessary, adjust the programme settings.

Start the programme.

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4

Once the programme has
ended:

Switch off the appliance.

Open the lid and remove the laundry.

Turn off the tap.

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en Familiarising yourself with your appliance
* Familiarising yourself with your appliance
Appliance overview amFilarisngyourselfwithyouraplince
( Control and display panel 0 Filter box 8 Detergent drawer @ Appliance lid
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Familiarising yourself with your appliance en
Fascia
Model without a hot water supply hose or built-in heater:
Models with built-in heater or a hot water supply hose:
( Main switch Press this button to switch the appliance on or off.
0 Display Displays settings and information. ~ Page 14
8 Buttons To set a program and adjust the program settings.~ Page 20
@ Start button To start or interrupt a program or select the automatic program.
H Program button To select the programs.~ Page 17
P Knob To select the programs.~ Page 17
13

en Display
Y Display

Display
Model:
Heater models

Display:

Models with a hot water supply hose

Models without a hot water supply hose

Display en

Number/ Description Heater models code

Models with a hot water Models without a hot

supply hose

water supply hose

e.g. 00:09 Wash/spin NA

(Wash), cycle duration

7 (Spin)

Expected wash/spin cycle duration (9 Wash and 0 Spin) in minutes.

e.g. 2 Rinse cycles NA

Number of rinse cycles (� Rinse) in the set program.

e.g. 08 h

Program start Delay to the program Delay to the program

delay

start in hours if you start in hours if you have

have activated the activated the Delay but-

Delay button.

ton.

Delay to the program start in hours if you have activated the Delay 0 button.

e.g. 00:15 Soak Duration Soak duration in

Soak duration in hours Soak duration if you have

hours and minutes if and minutes if you have selected the Soak %

you have selected the selected the Soak button. button.

Soak button.

e.g. ADD 1 CUP

Detergent Recommendation

Detergent recommen- Detergent recommenda- Detergent recommenda-

dation (1 CUP, 1.5 tion (1 CUP, 1.5 CUP, 2 tion (1 CUP, 1.5 CUP, 2

CUP, 2 CUP) 1 CUP is CUP) 1 CUP is equivalent CUP) 1 CUP is equivalent

equivalent to 60 gms to 60 gms of powder to 60 gms of powder

of powder deter- detergent.In case of liquid detergent.In case of liq-

gent.In case of liquid detergent follow the

uid detergent follow the

detergent follow the detergent manufac-

detergent manufac-

detergent manufac- turer's guideline

turer's guideline

e.g. 01:20 Cycle display duration

Cycle duration in Cycle duration in hours Duration of selected prohours and minutes and minutes based on the gram cycle in hours and based on the selected selected program and minutes and change in program and corre- corresponding level set- phase settings duration. sponding level set- tings. tings.

e.g. Its time to clean the Tub

Reminders

Text reminders for Tub clean and Detergent recommendation.

en Display

Number/ code E1
E2 E3 E4
E5 E6
EH CL
F1-F8 C1-C3

Description

Information

Water supply Water outlet Lid is open Unbalanced load
Safety switch failure Water level too high

The machine is not filling with water properly (unable to reach default water level). Make sure that: The water pressure is sufficient and tap is fully open The supply hose is not kinked or trapped. The filter in the water supply is not blocked. ~ Page 32
The drain hose is blocked: Clean the drain hose Lay the drain hose down in to a floor drain
The lid must be fully closed when a program is in progress. Close the lid and press the Start button Remove any trapped laundry
The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum, creating an unbalance. Note: The appliance has an unbalanced load detection system, which interrupts the spin cycle when the laundry is unevenly distributed. Redistribute the laundry by hand to eliminate the unbalance and press the start button..
Adjust the height of the appliance feet to level the appliance~ Page 9.
Safety swich is not functioning. Adjust the height of the appliance feet to level the
appliance~ Page 9. If the fault occurs repeatedly, call the after-sale service.
Water level is more than the required level.

Heater/heat pipe malfunction (only for heater models)
Note

1. Make sure the drain hose is properly laid to a floor drain. 2. Wait for 10 seconds. 3. If the fault occurs repeatedly, call the after sale service. Heater/heat pipe is not functioning properly. Call the after-sale service.
The buttons have been pressed while the Child Lock was active

Other faults

1. Switch off the appliance. 2. Wait for 5 seconds. 3. Switch the appliance on again.
1. Switch off the appliance. 2. Wait for 5 seconds. 3. Switch the appliance on again.
If the fault occurs repeatedly, call the after-sale service.

Programme overview* en

/ Programme overview*

*Programs Progamevriew* will vary based on the models. Refer the user interface in the machine for available programs.

Program/type of laundry/information

Load size

Name of program Brief explanation of the program and the items for which it is suitable.

Recommended load (in
relation to the maximum load ~ Page 34)

Anti-bacteria

1/3 load

Hot water wash for bacteria free clothes. Suitable for heavily soiled or dirty clothes.

Cotton 30�C

Full load

Hard-wearing items made of cotton, linen or blended fabrics

Delicates

1/2 load

For delicate washable items, e.g. made of satin, synthetic fibres or blended fabrics.

Note: Use a detergent that is suitable for machine-washing delicate fabrics.

Mix Suitable for mix of different fabric types and colours.

Full load

Bedsheets
Suitable for heavily soiled laundry, bigger loads like courtains, bedsheets, liners, etc.

2/3 load

Jeans

2/3 load

Suitable for heavily soiled clothes and heavy clothes like denims, jeans and trousers.

Synthetics

1/2 load

Program for synthetic material clothes, gym wear or sports wear.

Quick Wash Suitable for small items of lightly soiled laundry.

1/3 load

Whites Program suitable for lighter tones and white fabric.

1/2 load

en Programme overview*

Tub Clean

Empty

Programme for cleaning and caring for the drum and the impeller, e.g. before running the first wash cycle or if an odour has developed after an extended period of non-use.

Notes
We recommend running this programme once in 3 months. Run the Tub Clean programme without any laundry. Use standard washing powder or a detergent that contains a bleaching
agent. To prevent foaming, only use half the amount of detergent recommended by the detergent manufacturer. Do not use detergents intended for woollens or delicates.

Smart Suggest

Full load

The washing program and water level are set automatically depending on the load.

Note: The washing program starts immediately and the program duration is shown on the display. Ensure the following beforehand: The laundry is placed into the drum. The detergent has been added.

Setting Smart Suggest:

1. Press # to switch on the appliance. 2. Press A.

Note: If laundry is heavily soiled, chose a program suitable for the type of fabric.

Spin only

To activate Spin only option, deactivate/turn off Wash and Rinse.

Wash only

To activate Wash only option, deactivate/turn off Spin and Rinse.

Rinse only

To activate Rinse only option, deactivate /turn off Spin and Wash .

Deactivation of Wash / Rinse / Spin

1. To deactivate Wash cycle, press Wash Type or Wash button untill Wash is deactivated.
2. To deactivate Spin cycle, press Spin button until Spin is deactivated. 3. To deactivate Rinse cycle, press Rinse button until Rinse is deactivated.

Programme overview* en

Favourite

Allows to save a selected program with your favourite settings:

1. Switch on the appliance. 2. Adjust the program settings. 3. Long press Favourite button to save the settings..
To activate favourite settings when you wash the laundry next time, press Favourite button.
Note: To change the Favorite settings follow all steps from the beginning.
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en Programme overview*
0 Settings

Program setting

Function

Once you have set a program, you will be shown default program settings. These are recommendations for the set program and may vary. Depending on the program, you can adjust or activate/deactivate the program settings to optimise the washing process for your laundry.

You can find out how to adjust program settings on ~ Page 23

N Wash

Once the programme has been set, the wash cycle's preset duration will be applied. For models without a hot water supply hose or built-in heater, duration of wash time can be seen by clicking on Wash button and you can adjust the duration of the wash cycle in order of 10m � 15m � 20m � 25m � 0m.

For heater and hot water supply hose models wash time cannot be edited.

O Rinse

Adjusting the number of rinse cycles:

Once the program has been set, the preset number of rinse cycles will be displayed. You can adjust the number of rinse cycles in the following order for heater and hot water supply hose models: 1X, 2X, 3X and for models without a hot water supply hose or built-in heater: 1,2,3.

Anti-Tangle

Choose this option for reduced amount of tangle while taking out the laundry.

Note: For models without a hot water supply hose or built-in heater, press and hold Rinse button for 3 seconds to activate Anti-Tangle.

0 Spin

Adjusting the duration of the spin cycle:

Once the program has been set, the spin cycle's default duration will be displayed. You can adjust spin levels in the following order: Gentle, Normal, Extra and Max Dry for heater models or hot water supply hose models. For models without a hot water supply hose or built-in heater, spin levels can be adjusted in minutes by following order 4m � 6m � 10m � 20m � 0m.

Program

When you switch on the appliance, the Smart Suggest program is set by default. If required, you can change the program before the program starts.

Water Level

Once the program has been set, the program's default water level will be displayed. You can adjust the water level if required.

Notes
The appliance automatically adjusts the water level according to the size of the load. You can still manually adjust the water level when using these programs if you need to.
Only set a low water level for light loads.

Programme overview* en

Temp.* * Depending on the model Delay Soak
Wash Type
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Cold: Draw water from the cold water supply hose only. Warm: Draw water from the hot and cold water supply hoses. Hot: Draw water from the hot water supply hose only. Note: Depending on the appliance specifications, water may be drawn from both hot and cold water supply hoses in the Hot setting.
For heater models temperature options can be selected by toggling through temperature options.
You can use the Delay button to delay the time at which the program starts by up to 24 hours.
Your chosen time in hours, e.g. 08 h, is shown on the display and counts down until the program starts. Once the program has started, the program duration will be displayed.
To soak clothes in machine you can use the Soak button to add Soak time for any selected program in all models in the following order -15 min � 30 min � 60 min- 90 min. For heater or hot water supply hose models, soak time will be displayed in display. For models without hot water supply hose, LED icon will indicate soak time
For hot water soak For heater models, you can select temperature.The hot water will be used for soaking. Same applies for hot water supply hose models, if you select Hot or Warm option from temperature.
You can specify wash levels for your laundry. The appliance adjusts the settings based on selected Wash Type. Intense Suitable for heavily soiled laundry.
Normal Suitable for medium soiled laundry.
Mild Suitable for mildly soiled clothes or to remove odour with mild wash

en Laundry
Z Laundry
Preparing Laundry laundry
Caution! Damage to the drum and laundry Leaving objects in the pockets of your clothing can cause damage to the drum and laundry when the appliance is in operation. Remove all objects (e.g. metal items) from clothing pockets.
Prepare the laundry as follows:
Empty pockets.
Tie cloth belts, apron strings, etc. together. For small, extremely delicate items of laundry, such as socks and stockings, use a laundry bag.
Always wash small and large items of laundry together.
Close any zips, Velcro, hooks, loops or buttons.
Brush sand out of pockets and collars.
Remove curtain fittings or place curtains in a laundry bag.
Pre-treat stains while they are fresh. First, dab stains with soapy water without rubbing them. Note: Stubborn or dried-in stains can sometimes only be removed by washing several times.

Sorting laundry
Sort your laundry according to the care instructions and the manufacturer's information on the care labels, using the following criteria:
Type of fabric/fibre Colour:
Laundry may become discoloured. Wash white and coloured laundry separately. Wash new coloured items on their own the first time you wash them. Soiling: Wash laundry with the same level of soiling together. Care labels: The following symbols tell you which programs you can and cannot use. The numbers in the symbols indicate the maximum recommended washing temperature.
M Suitable for a normal washing process, e.g. the Cotton 30�C/Mix program.
N A gentle washing process is required, e.g. the Delicates/ Soft program.
O A particularly gentle washing process is required, e.g. the Delicates/Soft program.
Z Do not machine wash.

1 Operating the
appliance
Switching on the appliance Operatingheaplince and setting a programme
Note: The appliance must be correctly installed and connected. ~ Page 4
1. Press # to switch on the appliance.

Operating the appliance en
3. Model with a hot water supply hose or heater models: Select the program by rotating knob in bidirectional way. For each knob movement respective program will be selected.

2. Model without a hot water supply hose: Press Program repeatedly to set the washing program you require. Note: To set the O Rinse and 0 Spin programs, follow the instructions in the program overview ~ Page 17.
The corresponding indicator light will light up and the default program settings will be shown on the display panel.

4. Adjust the programme settings if required.
Programme settings
Once you have set a program, you will be shown default program settings. Before the program starts, you can adjust or activate/deactivate the settings that can be selected. An overview of all the settings that can be selected can be found from ~ Page 20 onwards.
You can do the following to program settings: Activate/deactivate them Adjust them
Adjusting or activating/deactivating:
Press the button for the relevant programme setting repeatedly.
The indicator lights for the activated programme settings will be continuously lit and the values shown on the display may change.

en Operating the appliance
Placing the laundry into the drum
Note: Do not exceed the appliance's maximum load. If you overload the appliance, it will not be able to wash the laundry as effectively and the laundry is more likely to crease ~ Page 34. 1. Prepare and sort the laundry. 2. Open the lid.
Check that the drum is completely empty. Empty it if necessary.
3. Load the laundry unfolded into the drum.

Adding detergent and fabric care products
Caution! Risk of material damage and damage to the appliance
If you use the wrong quantity of detergent or cleaning product, this may cause material damage or damage to the appliance. Use detergents/care products/cleaning products in accordance with the manufacturers' instructions.
Caution! Risk of material damage and damage to the appliance
Cleaning products and products for pretreating laundry (e.g. stain removers, prewash sprays, etc.) may cause damage if they come into contact with the surfaces of the appliance. Therefore please note: Do not allow these products to come
into contact with the surfaces of the appliance. Clean the appliance with nothing but water and a soft, damp cloth. Remove all detergent residue, spray residue or other residues immediately.
1. Pull out the detergent drawer.

4. Close the lid. Caution!
Risk of material damage to the appliance or laundry. Make sure that laundry is not trapped in the lid.

2. Add detergent and/or laundry care products.

Powder detergent.

Compartment for softener,

bleaching agents.

III Compartment for liquid

detergent.

3. Push in the detergent drawer.

Notes
Do not mix different detergents. Follow the detergent dosage
instructions on the label on the detergent packaging. To remove the detergent drawer fully out, press down the insert as shown in the picture above.

Starting the programme
Press A.
Either the programme duration or, if you have delayed the programme start, the Delay, is shown in the display.
Note: If you want to prevent the programme from being adjusted inadvertently, you can activate the child lock.

Operating the appliance en
Child lock
Once the programme has started, you can lock the appliance to prevent the functions you have set from being changed inadvertently. To do this, activate the childproof lock.
Activating/deactivating the Child Lock:
Press and hold the X Water and Favourite buttons at the same time for approximately three seconds in model without a hot water supply hose and 0 Spin and Favourite buttons together for approximately three seconds in Heater and hot water supply hose models.
The Child Lock indicator light changes depending on the previous status.
Notes If you open the lid while the child
lock is activated, a signal sounds and the error code E3 is displayed. If the lid is not closed and the A button is pressed within 20 seconds, the appliance automatically drains water away and displays the error code CL until you switch off the appliance. When the child lock is active, the appliance can be switched off via the main switch. The child lock is deactivated when the appliance is switched off.

en Operating the appliance
Pausing programmes and adding more laundry
1. Press A. The appliance will pause the program.
2. If you need to, you can add more laundry or remove laundry.
3. Press A to resume the program.
Notes If you pause the appliance for more
than 1 hour, it will automatically switch off. When the wash and spin cycles are in progress, make sure that you pause the appliance before opening the lid.
Cancelling the programme
Once the program has started, you can cancel it at any time: 1. Press # to switch off the appliance. 2. Press # to switch the appliance
back on. 3. Choose a new program.
Notes When you start a new program, the
appliance will first check the current water level and, if necessary, drain some of the water away. If the water level is high or there is a high level of residual moisture in the laundry, run the Spin program before taking out your laundry.
End of programme
At the end of the program, a signal will sound and then the appliance will switch off automatically.

Removing laundry and switching off the appliance
1. Remove the laundry. 2. Turn off the tap.
Notes Risk of rusting: Remove any foreign
objects from the drum. Leave the lid and detergent drawer
open so that residual water can evaporate.

H Sensors
Unbalanced Sensortechnlgoy load detection system
The automatic unbalanced load detection system detects imbalances and ensures that laundry is distributed evenly by repeatedly starting to spin the drum and activating additional rinse cycles.
Note: Mix items of laundry of varying sizes. Laundry items of different sizes distribute themselves better during the spin cycle. Individual laundry items may cause an unbalanced load.
Automatic load sensing
The continuous automatic load adjustment function adjusts the water level according to the load in the drum.

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D Cleaning and
maintenance
Cleaning/Maintenance Cleanigdmaintec
: Warning
Risk of death! The appliance is powered by electricity. There is a risk of electric shock if you come into contact with live components. Therefore please note:
Switch off the appliance. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply (pull out the plug).
Never take hold of the mains plug with wet hands.
When removing the mains plug from the socket, always take hold of the plug itself and never the mains cable, otherwise this may damage the mains cable.
Do not make any technical modifications to the appliance or its features.
Repairs and any other work on the appliance must only be conducted by our customer service or by an electrician. The same applies for replacing the mains cable (when necessary).
Spare mains cables can be ordered from our customer service.
: Warning
Risk of poisoning! Poisonous fumes may be given off by cleaning agents that contain solvents, e.g. cleaning solvent. Do not use cleaning agents that contain solvents.

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: Warning
Risk of electric shock/material damage/damage to the appliance! If moisture penetrates the appliance, this may cause it to short circuit. Do not use a pressure washer, steam cleaner, hose or spray gun to clean your appliance.
: Warning
Risk of injury/material damage/ damage to the appliance! The use of spare parts and accessories supplied by other brands is dangerous and may result in injury, material damage or damage to the appliance. For safety reasons, use genuine spare parts and accessories only.
Caution! Material damage/damage to the appliance
Cleaning agents and agents for pretreating laundry (e.g. stain removers, prewash sprays, etc.) may cause damage if they come into contact with the surfaces of the appliance. Therefore please note:
Do not allow these agents to come into contact with the surfaces of the appliance.
Clean the appliance with nothing but water and a soft, damp cloth.
Remove any detergent, spray or other residues immediately.

Cleaning the drum
To prevent odours from developing and to clean the drum:
Run the Tub Clean program, adding standard washing powder but not any laundry.
Note: Do not use steel wool or cleaning products containing chlorine.
Make sure that the area in which the appliance is installed is well ventilated.
Descaling the appliance
Descaling should not be necessary if the detergent is measured out correctly. If you still wish to use descaler, follow the manufacturer's instructions for use.
Caution! Risk of material damage and damage to the appliance Unsuitable descaling agents, such as dishwasher tablets or coffee machine descalers, may cause material damage and damage to the appliance. Do not use any unsuitable descaling agents for this appliance. You can order suitable descaling agents from our website or from our after-sales service.

Cleaning the lint filter
During the wash cycle, washing powder residue and lint accumulate in the drum's filters. Clean these filters after every wash, as follows: 1. Remove the filter from the holder.

Cleaning and maintenance en 3. Place the filter back into the holder.

You have now successfully cleaned the filter.
2. Open the flap as shown, clean it with running water and put it back in.

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3 What to do in the event of a fault.
: Warning
Risk of injury! If you reach into the drum while it is still rotating, you risk injuring your hands. Wait until the drum has stopped rotating.

Help with the appliance

Faults

Cause/remedy

The appliance will not Check the mains plug and the fuses. start.

The appliance is not filling with water.

Check that: You have pressed A The tap has been turned on and the water pressure is not too low. The filter in the water supply is not blocked~ Page 32. The supply hose is not kinked or trapped. Hot/Warm program has been selected and hot water supply hose is not
connected

The washing water is not Make sure that:

draining.

The drain hose is clean.

The maximum height difference between the surface on which the appli-

ance is installed and the water drain hose has not been exceeded

~ Page 6.

The program will not start.

Make sure that: The lid is closed. You have pressed A.
Note: If the program start has been delayed by setting Delay, the program will start later. Check for volt check warning. If there is a voltage fluctuation machine will start only after the voltage is within the operating limit of 170V - 280V.

Water is leaking from the Make sure that the drain hose is properly secured and is not damaged.

appliance.

Check the threaded joint on the supply hose, and tighten it if necessary.

More detergent than You have been using too much detergent. Make sure you follow the detergent usual is accumulating in manufacturer's instructions. the filter and drum.

There is detergent resi- Some phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble residue.

due on the laundry.

Start the O Rinse program.

The machine spins the Not a fault � the unbalanced load detection system is adjusting an imbalance.

drum back and forth sev- Note: If the error E4 appears on the display, redistribute the laundry by hand to

eral times.

eliminate the imbalance.

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Loud noises, vibrations Make sure that the appliance is completely leveled ~ Page 9. or machine movement during the spin cycle.

Odours in the washing Run the Tub Clean program.

machine.

Add standard washing powder or a detergent that contains a bleaching agent.

Note: To prevent foaming, only use half of the amount of detergent recommended by the detergent manufacturer. Do not use detergents intended for woollens or delicates.

If you cannot rectify a fault yourself (after switching the machine off and then on again) or a repair is required: Switch off the appliance and pull the mains plug out of the socket. Turn off the tap and call the after-sales service.

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Cleaning the water inlet filter
Preparation: 1. Turn off the tap. 2. Set any programme (except Rinse/
Spin). 3. Press A.
Allow the programme to run for approximately 40 seconds. 4. Press # to switch off the appliance.

3. Connect the hose and check for leaks.

Clean the filter on the back of the appliance: 1. Remove the hose from the rear of
the appliance.

5. Disconnect the appliance's mains plug from the power supply.
Clean the filter on the tap as follows: 1. Disconnect the hose from the water
tap.

2. Clean the filter with a small brush.

3. Reconnect the hose at the rear of the appliance and check for leaks.

L Transporting the
appliance
Prepare the appliance for Transpotingheaplince transportation as follows:
1. Turn off the tap. 2. Press # to switch on the appliance.

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3. Run the Spin program without any residual water or laundry ~ Page 17. Note: Place the drain hose on the floor and drain the water.
4. Disconnect the appliance's mains plug from the power supply.
5. Detach all the hoses.
Note: Always transport the appliance upright.
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en Technical data

{ Technical data

Note: ecThnialdta Check the voltage, frequency and maximum load on your appliance's rating plate.

Models: Dimensions (in mm)
542 x 552 x 995 542 x 552 x 1015 605 x 620 x 1045 605 x 620 x 1045 605 x 620 x 1060 605 x 620 x 1060

Weight (in kg)
35-37 35-37 40-42 40-42 41-43 41-43

Rated voltage (in V) 220-240
220-240
220-240
220-240
220-240
220-240

Rated power (in W)
250-450 250-450 300-500 300-500 300-500 300-500

Rated frequency (in Hz)
50 50 50 50 50 50

Maximum load (in kg) 6.5
7.0
7.5
8.0
9.0
10.0

Water pressure (for all models): 0.2�10 bar

Warranty terms and conditions en
JWarranty terms and conditions

Warntyermsandcoitns
Product Top loading washing machine

Standard warranty period 2 years

Warranty on parts 10 years (only on motor)

1. The warranty is confined only to the first purchase of the appliance and is non-transferable. This warranty card shall be presented to our staff at the time of service and the warranty shall be void if the warranty card is altered / tampered with or lost.
2. The Warranty period (both Standard Warranty Period and Extended Warranty Period) starts from the date of purchase of the appliance.
3. The warranty covers only manufacturing defect in material and workmanship that may arise despite normal operation and usage of the appliance, as prescribed in the instruction manual.
4. Repairs, installations and removal of the appliance shall be carried out only by an Authorized Service Personnel, failing which this warranty will be void.
5. In the event of change of address, the new address shall be intimated to the Authorised Service Center by calling our after-sales service. Enclosed after-sales service directory.

6. Repairs & replacements of parts would be purely at the discretion of the Authorised Service Personnel only. The company's obligation under this warranty shall be limited to repair and providing replacement of defective parts only. It is hereby clarified that after the Standard Warranty Period, visiting charges will be applicable for all visits and the same will be borne by the customer. In the Extended Warranty period, in case the appliance needs to be transported to the Authorised Service Centre for repair, the transportation charges from and to the place of installation shall be borne by the customer.
7. The customer shall provide a reasonable, sufficient and safe working space to access the appliances for service. The customer is liable to move away all blocking objects or move the appliance to an appropriate location with electricity/ water supply and drainage for testing of the appliance.
8. In case repair cannot be completed onsite, the company reserves the right to carry the appliance to its authorised service centre and return the same after repair.

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9. In case of appliances installed beyond municipal limits of the jurisdiction of company's Authorised Service Center, all expenses incurred in transportation of the appliance or parts thereof from and to the company's Authorised Service Center, as well as expenses incurred on deputing of service personnel/ technician towards conveyance and other incidental expenses, will be borne by the customer.
10. In case of repairs the appliance and/ or the replaced spare part will be warranted only for the remaining of the original warranty period and the replaced components will become property of the company.
11. The company shall be under no obligation or deemed to be in default for any delay or failure in performance resulting from causes beyond its reasonable control (e.g. strikes, floods, earthquakes etc.) including but not limited to delay in servicing due to non-availability of spare parts and / or accessories.
12. In case of repair, the company owns the right to repair or replace the spare part, which are tested thoroughly to ensure the appliance is operational.
13. Authorised Personnel appointed and trained by the company will provide installation, demonstration and repair services to the customer.
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WARRANTY CARD

Customer's name: Address: City: Pin: State: Mobile: Email: Model/E-Nr: Serial No: Date of Purchase: Date of Expiry:

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BSH Home Appliances Private Limited

WARRANTY CARD - copy

Customer's name: Address: City: Pin: State: Mobile: Email: Model/E-Nr: Serial No: Date of Purchase: Date of Expiry:

Dealer's name:

Customer's Signature:

en Environmental Protection

7 Environmental
Protection

)Envirometnal Protecion

Dispose of packaging and the

appliance in an

environmentally responsible

manner.

This appliance is certified in

accordance with the guidelines

on E-waste

(Management)Rules 2016

which govern waste electrical

and electronic equipment. The

guidelines provide a framework

for the return and recycling of

used Appliances.

Note: This product doesn't contain any of hazardous substances as specified in the E-waste.

Do's

Please visit our website: https:// www.bosch-home.in/Metapages/ewaste-management to find out more details regarding e-waste disposal.
Consult the authorized service center as to whether the Electronic Equipment can be repaired or not, before discarding.
Consult the retailer about appliance take back schemes.

Don'ts

Don't dump the discarded Electronic Equipment in the open or in any land fill site, as this will result in contamination of the soil and the ground water.
Don't dispose of the discarded Electronic Equipment in household bins or Municipal bins.
The product is not meant for re-sale to any unauthorized agencies/scrap dealers.
Don't keep any replaced spare parts from the product in an exposed area.

4 Customer Service
IfCustomerSvice you cannot rectify the error yourself by turning the appliance off and on again, please contact our after-sales service.~ Enclosed after-sales service directory
We will always find an appropriate solution and, where possible, prevent the need for an engineer to visit.
Please provide the after-sales service with the product number (E no.) and the production number (FD) of the appliance.

(1U

E no. FD

Product number Production number

You can find this information:
On the inside of the lid and on the back of the appliance.
You can trust in the manufacturer's expertise.
Contact us for assistance. This will ensure that the repair is carried out by trained service engineers with genuine spare parts.

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