1 2 3 4 5 6
7- 90 °C V(temp. ºC) Select the temperature (7= cold)
1 - 24 h (Ready in) End of programme af ter ...
- 1400* (rpm) Select the spin speed (* depending on the model) or c(without final spin,
laundry soaks in the last rinsing water, displa y panel- - - )
Status displays Programme sequence displays:
1üü2üücü-¯-Wash, rinse, spin, programme duration or en d (-0-)
(Childproof lock apage 5
,Open the washing machine door, reload laundry apag es 4, 5
End of programme when ...
... $Start/Reload flashes and -¯-appears on the display pan el.
Note: If display panel li ghting is switched off, press any button aEnergy
saving mode, page 5.
Interrupting the programme
Programmes at high temperatures:
– Cool washing: Select Rinse /Spin .
– Press $Start/Reload.
Programmes at lower temperatures:
– SelectR inse /Spin (deactivate Aqua Plus =button) or
Drain >.
– Press $Start/Reload.
Changing the programme if ...
... you have selected the wrong progr amme by mistake:
– Reselect the programme.
– Press$Start/Reloa d.Th e newp rogramme starts from the beginning.
Reloading laundry if ... apage 5
... Press $Start/Reload;both the symbols §+,are displayed on
the display panel. If ǯis lit, the washing machine door cannot be o pened.
Press $Start/Reload.
Correct installation according to the separate
installations actions.
Checking the machine
– Never usea damaged machine!
– Contact customer service!
Connecting the mains plug
Make sure your hands are dry!
Handle the plug only!
Turning on the tap
Compartment II: detergent for th e main wash, water softener,
bleach, stain remover
Sorting and loading laundry
Follow the manufacturer's care in formation!
Sort laundry according to the label's indication s.
And according to type, colour, soiling and temperature.
Do not exceed the max imum load aPage 7.
Observe important information! aPage 6
Wash laundry of different siz es in the same wash programme.
Close the door. Take care not to tra p items of laundry between the washing machine door a nd
seal.
Add detergent and care products
Measure detergent according:
amount of laundry, soiling, water hardness (ask your w ater supply company) and
manufacturer's instructions.
For models without insert for liq uid detergent:
Pour liquid detergent into the appropriate d ispenser and place in the drum.
Your washing machine
Congratulations on having opted for a mo dern, high-quality domestic appliance
manufactured by Bosch. This washing machine is distinguished by its economical
energy consumption.
Each machine that leaves our factory has been inspected thoroughly to ensure that it
functions properly and is in perfect condition.
For further information o n our products, accessories, spares and services, co nsult our
website www.bosch-home.com or con tact any of our customer service centres.
You can find the contact details fo r your nearest after-sales service here or in the after-
sales service directory (depending on model) .
–GB 0844 8928979 (calls from a BT landline will be c harged at up to 3 pence
per minute. A call set-up fee of up to 6 pence may apply)
–IE 01450 2655
Environmentally friendly waste disposa l All packaging must be disposed of in a ccordance with environmental guidelines.
This appliance is certi fied in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/CE o n the
waste electrical and electronic eq uipment (WEEE).
This directive provides the framework for t he EU-wide collection and reuse of used
appliances.
Intended use
Contents Page
ʋIntended use ................................................................................ .......1
ʋProgrammes ........................................................................................ 1
ʋSetting and adjusting the programme ........................................... 3
ʋWashing ........................................................................................... 3/4
ʋAfter washing ...................................................................................... 4
ʋIndividual settings .................................... ......................................5/6
ʋImportant information ........................ ............................................... 6
ʋOverview of programmes .................................. ..............................7
ʋSafety instructions ............................................................................. 8
ʋConsumption values ......................................................................... 8
ʋCare and cleaning ................................... ..........................................9
ʋInformation on the display panel .................................................... 9
ʋMaintenance ............... ..................................................................... 10
ʋWhat to do if ... ......................................... ....................................... 11
Protection of the environment/Conservation tips
– Always fill the washing machine w ith a maximum amoun t of
laundry for the relevant pr ogramme.
– Wash normally s oiled laundry without a pre-w ash.
– Instead of Cottons LF90 °C, choose the programme
Cottons LF60 °C with the addition al function EcoPerfect j.
Comparable cleaning result was significantly lower energy
consumption.
– Measure the d etergent according to the manufacturer's
instructions and water hardness .
– If the la undry is then dried in the tumble drye r, select spin speed
according to instructions of dryer manufacturer .
Preparation Before the first wash,
run a wash cycle with no laun dry in the machine aPage 9.
Setting** and adjusting programmes
Display panel /
option buttons
Programme selector Start /
Reload
Programme selector for
switching the machine on
and off and for selecting the
programme. Can be turned
in either direction.
Programmes
Detailed overview of programmes apa ge 7.
Temperature and spin speed c an be selected individually,
irrespective of the selected p rogramme and programme
progress.
Cottons LFhard-wearing fabrics
+ Prewash 7hard-wearing fabrics, p rewash
Easy-Care Isynthetic fabrics
+ Prewash 7synthetic fabrics, prewash
Mixed Load /Different types of laundry
Delicate/Silk Delicate washable fa brics
ÿWool Hand/machine washable w ool
Rinse / Spin Laundry washed by ha nd, Aqua Plus =button acti-
vated; if only using the sp in cycle, deactivate the but-
ton
Drain >Drain rinsing water with c(without f inal spin)
Gentle Spin Laundry washed by hand with a reduc ed spins peed
Super Quick 15’ 6Short programme
Dark Wash Dark laundry
Super delicate +Lingery programme
Sportswear $microfibre fabrics
Sensitive hard-wearing fabrics
**If the (symbol flashes in th e
display panel, the childproof lock is
active aDeactivate childproof lock,
page 5.
Additional functions and opti on
buttons aIndividual settings,
page 5.
Press $Start/Reload
Washing
1
2
Removing the washing
Open the washing machine door and remove the washing.
If (without final spin) is active: turn t hep rogramme selector to Drain >or select the spin speed.
Choose $Start/Reload.
– Remove any fo reign objects. Risk of rusting.
– Leave the wash ing machine door and detergent door open
so that any resid ual water can evaporate.
Turn the tap off
Not required for Aqua-Stop m odels aRefer to Installation instructions.
Switching off
Turn the programme selector to Off .
Washing
Compartment ~: Fabric softener, bleach
Compartment I: Detergent for prewas h
ʋfor domestic use only,
ʋfor washing machine-washable fa brics and
hand-washable wool in dete rgent solution,
ʋto be operated with cold or cold and hot (max. 60 ºC)
drinking water, depending on model , and commercially
available detergents and care products wh ich are suita-
ble for use in wa shing machines.
.
– F ollow the safety instruct ions on page 8!
– Do not leave ch ildren unattended near the
washing machine.
– T he washing machine is not to be used by
children or persons n ot familiar with the
operating instructions.
– Ke ep pets away from th e washing machine.
Dilute viscous fabric softener and fabr ic conditioner with water .
This prevents blockages.
Individual settings
ʑOption buttons
You can change the spin speed and the temp erature before the selected programme starts and while it is runnin g.Th e
effects depend on the progra mme progress.
ʑV(Temperature °C)
You can change the displaye d washing temperature. The maximum selectable temperature depen ds on the current
programme.
ʑ(Ready in)
When you select the programme, the re levant programme duration is displayed. You can delay th e end of the
programme before it begins. The ready i n-time can be set in increments of one hour up to a ma ximum of 24 hours.
Press the (Ready in) button until t he required number of hours is displayed (h = hour). Choose $Start/Reload.
ʑ(spin speed in rpm/ (without final sp in))
You can change the displayed sp insp eed. The maximum selectable spin speed depends on the mode la nd which
programme is currently selected.
ʑAdditional functions aOverview of programmes, p age 7
SpeedPerfect iFor washing in a shorter time with a washing o utcome comparable to that of the
standard programme. Maximum load aO verview of programmes, page 7.
EcoPerfect jFor saving energy with a w ashing performance comparable to that of the standard
programme.
Reduced Ironing SSpecial spin sequence with subsequent fluffing. Gentle final spin: residua l moisture in
the laundry slightly increased.
Aqua Plus =Increased water level and additional rinse cyc le, extended washing time. For areas
with very soft water or for further enhancing the spin result.
ʑChildproof lock
(in the display panel You c an lock the washing machine to prevent the functions y ou have set from being
changed inadvertently.
ON/OFF: after the start/end of the programme, press a nd hold $Start/Reload for
approx. 5 seconds.
Note: The childlock can remain activated until you wish to start the next programme,
even after switching off the machin e.
Then you can deacti vate the childlock before starting the programme and acti vate it
again as necessary once the programme has s tarted.
Note:
–The (symbolis lit: Childlock activ e.
–The (symbolflashes: Childlock active and then the programme select or is altered.
To prevent the programme from sto pping, move the programme selector back to
the original programme, the (symb ol is lit again.
ʑReloading
§+o,in the display panel
Press $Start/Reload if you w ant to add additional items of laundr y after the
programme has started. The mac hine checks whether reloading is possible.
§+,are lit: reloading is possible.
ǯflashes: wait until §+,are lit.
Note: do not open the door until both the §+,symbols are lit.
ǯ: it is not possible to relo ad.
Note: for safety reasons, the washing machine door remains locked when the water
level and/or temperature is h igh, or during spinning.
To continue the programme, p ress the $Start/Reload button.
ʑEnergy saving mode
The display panel lighting goes out after a few minutes, $Start/Reload flashes. Press any butto n tos witcho n the
lighting.
ʑ$Start/Reload
To start the programme or to subsequent ly load additional laundry, and to activate/deactivate the ch ildproof lock.
Individual settings
z
ʑSignal
Important information
Protecting the laundr y and the machine
– When determining th e dosage of all washing powders, additives and cleaning ag ents, you must follow the
manufacturer's instructions..
– Empty all poc kets
– Check for meta l items (paper-clips, etc.).
– Wash delicate s in a laundry bag (tights, curtains, underwired br as).
– Fasten zips, do up any buttons.
– Brush sand out of pockets and collar s.
– Remove curtain fittings or place in the laund ryba g.
Laundry with varying degrees of soiling
Wash new items of clothing separately.
light Do not prewash. If required, cho ose the additional function SpeedPerfect.iPre-treat any stains as necessary.
intense wash Load less laundry. Choose a programme with a prewash.
Soaking Load laund ry of the same colou r.
Pour soaking agent/detergent into compartment II in accordan cew ith the manufacturer's instructions. Turn the
programme selector to Cott ons LF30 °C and press $Start/Reload. After approx. 10 minutes, press $Start/
Reload to pause the programme. Once th e required soaking time has elapsed, press $Start/Reload again to
continue the programme, or select a different programme.
Starch Laundry should n ot be treated with fab ric softener.
Starching is possible in all wash programmes if liquid starch is used. Pour the starch in accordan cewi th the
manufacturer's instructions into fabric softener compartment ~(rinse first if necessary).
Dyeing / Bleaching
Dye should only be used in norma l household quantities. Salt may damage stainless steel. A lways follow the dye
manufacturer's instructions. Do not use th e washing machine for bleaching clothes.
Insert for liquid detergent depending o n model
Position the insert for dispensing liquid detergent:
– Remove the detergent drawer com pletely apage 9
– Slide the insert forwards and click into place.
Do not use the insert (slide upwards): fo r gel detergents and washing powder,
for programmes with + Prewash 7and end time option .