1 2 3 4 5 6
Switching off
Turn the programme selector to Off.
Turning off the tap
Not required for AquaStop models aInstallation ins tructions, page 7.
Removing the washing
Open the washing machine door and remove the washing.
If Rinse stop (no final spin) is active:tu rn the programme selector
to >Drain or Spin. Select the spin speed if nece ssary.
Press $Start/Reload.
Remove any foreign objects - risk of rusting.
Leave the washing machine door and detergent drawer
open so that any residual water can dry.
Programme finished when ...
... Finished, Remove washing appears on the display panel.
If the display panel lighting is off,press any button
aEnergy saving mode, page 1.
Cancelling the programme
Programmes at high temperatures
Cool laundry: Select Rinse.
Select $Start/Reload.
Programmes at lower temperatures:
Select Spin or >Drain.
Select $Start/Reload.
Changing the programme, if ...
... you have selected the wrong progra mme by mistake:
Reselect the programme.
Press $Start/Reload. The new programme s tarts from the
beginning.
Adding laundry, if ...apage 6
... $Start/Reload is selected and Top-up p ossible appears on t he
display panel.
Do not leave thewash ing machine door open for too long
as water from the washing could leak out.
Load display not active whe n reloading.
Press $Start/Reload.
Sorting the laundry
Follow the manufacturer's care information.
According to the information on t hec are labels.
According to type, colour, soiling and temperature.
Do not exceed the maximum load apage 7.
Observe the important information apage 9.
Detergents and care products
Measure accordingly:
Amount of laundry, level of soiling, water hardness (ask your water supply company) and
manufacturer's instructions.
Models without insert for liquid detergent:
Pour liquid detergent into the appropriate di spenser and place in the drum.
During operation: Open the detergent dr awer with care.
Programmes
Detailed programme overview apage 7.
Temperature and spin speed can be selected individually,
depending on the selected programme a nd programme progress.
LCottons Hard-wearing fabrics
Cottons Eco
Easy-Care Easy-care fabrics
/Mixed Load Different types of laundry
Delicate/Silk Delicate washable fabrics
:OWool Hand/machine-washable wool
Rinse Extra rinse with spin
Spin Extra spin with selectable spin speed
>Drain Drain the rinsing wa ter with
Rinse stop (no final spin)
6SuperQuick 15 Super quick programme
āAllergy+ Hard-wearing fabrics; longer washing and
additional rinsing for particularly sensitive skin
ZSportswaer Fabrics made from microfibre
Shirt/Blouse Non-iron shirts
Memory 1 Personalised programme apage 6
Memory 2 Personalised programme apage 6
Programme selectorDisplay panel/
options buttons/change buttons
Start/
Reload
Individual settings
ʑPersonalised programm e
You can store a programme and all of its settings permanently under Memory 1 and Memory 2:
Turn the programme selector to Memory 1 or Memory 2.
Using the /buttons, select the desired programme.
Select the desired option with the Ù/button, and, if necessary, change the setting with the /buttons.
Make your desired settings witht he °C ÔÈ(temperature) and ÔÈ(spin) buttons.
Press the $Start/Reload button.
Select stain
The correct treatment for every stain
Do not let stains dry. Remove any solid residue beforehand. Sort items of laun drya s usual and load the washing
machine. Select a type of stain (cann otb e combined).
ʑAto tal of 16 different stain s can be selected. The wash ing machine adjusts the wa shing temperature, drum movement
and soaking time to suit the type of stain. Hot or cold water, gentle or intensive washing con trol (thanks to the new
drum structure) and a long or short soakin g time ensure that the wash programme has a special sequen ce for each
type of stain.
ʑUsing the Options button, selectFleckenwahl (Select stain); ch ange with the /C hange buttons;
select a stain.
ʑStains
Baby food
Blood
Bott.sock dirt
Butter/edi. oil
Chocolate
Coffee
Cosmetics
Egg
Grass
Orange
Red wine stain
Soil + sand
Strawberry
Sweat
Tea
Tomatoes
ʑStain treatment in detai l - 2 examples
Egg Soaked in lukewarm water, selected wash cycle with a higher water level an d
additional rinse cycles to remove p articles
Blood Blood is first loosened in cold water, then the selected wash progr amme
starts.
For the other types of stain, we have formulate d comparable solutions in our intensive studies.
Reload
If you want to add add itional items of laundry after the prog ramme has started, choose $Start/Reload.
The machine checks whether topping up laundry is possible. Follow th ei nstructions in the display panel.
For safety reasons, the washing machine doorr emains locked when the water level and/or temperature is h igh, or
while the drum is rotating.
To continue the programme, press the $Start/Reload button.
Insert for liquid detergent (depending on model), apage 10
Compartment II:detergent for main wa sh,
water softener, bleach, stain remover
Your washing machine
Congratulations äyou have chosen a modern, high-quality domestic appliance
manufactured by Bosch. A distinctive feature of thewashi ng machine is its economical
water and energy consumption.
Each machine that leaves our factory is inspected thoroughly to ensure that it
functions properly and is in perfect condition.
For more information on our produc ts, accessories, replacement parts and ser vices, see
our website www.bosch-home.com or contact our after-sales service centres.
Intended use
Contents Page
ʔIntended use ..........................................................................................................................1
ʔProgrammes ..........................................................................................................................1
ʔSetting and adjusting the programme .............................................................................3
ʔWashing .............................................................................................................................3/4
ʔAfter washing .........................................................................................................................4
ʔIndividual settings ............................................................................................................5/6
ʔOverview of programmes ....................................................................................................7
ʔSafety instructions ................................................................................................................8
ʔConsumption values .............................................................................................................8
ʔImportant information ..........................................................................................................9
ʔInsert for liquid detergent ................................................................................................10
ʔCare .......................................................................................................................................10
ʔInformation on the displaypanel ....................................................................................10
ʔInformation about blockages ..........................................................................................11
ʔWhat to do if..................................................................................................................12/13
ʔEmergency release ............................................................................................................13
ʔAfter-sales service ..............................................................................................................13
Environmental protection/ Conservation tips
Always fill t he washing machine with a maximum amountof laund ry for the relevant
programme.
Wash laundry w ithn ormal soiling without a pre-wash.
Measure the detergent a ccording to the manufacturer's instructions and wa ter
hardness.
Energy saving mode:The display panel lighti ng goes out after a few minutes;
$Start/Reload flashes. Press any butto n to turn the light back on
If the laundry is then to be dried inth e tumble dryer, select the appropriate spin
speed according to the instructions from th e dryer manufacturer.
Automatic stain removal
Automatic treatment of 16 different types of sta in possible. No pretreatment of stains
required - the washing machine automatically ada ptst he washing process apage 6.
Preparation Before the first wash
Run a wash cycle wi thout laundry aPage9
Open the door/set the programme** 1
Washing
Compartment ~:fabric softener, starch
Compartment I:Detergent for pre-wash
ʔFor domestic use only
ʔFor machine-washable fabrics and hand-washable wool in detergent
solution
ʋTo be operated with cold drinking water and commercially-availa ble
detergents and care products that ar e suitable for use in washing
machines.
Follow the safety instructions o n Page 8!
Do not leave children unattended ne arth e washing machine.
The washing machine is not to be usedb y children or persons
not familiar with the operating instruct ions.
Keep pets away from the washin g machine.
Detergent drawer
with compartments I, II, ~Control panel
Washing machine door
handle
Service flap
Washing machine door
Install correctly, according t o the separate
Installation instructions.
Check the machine
Never use a damaged machine.
Inform the after-sales service.
Connect the mains plug
Make sure your hands aredry.
Take hold of the plug only.
Turn the tap on
**If the childlock is active aDeacti vate, page 5.
Follow the instructions in the display panel.
Washing
Individual settings
ʑOptions see also the Overview of programmes
VarioPerfect*
iSpeedPerfect - Standard -
jEcoPerfect
SpeedPerfect:For washing in a shorter time with a washin g outcome
comparable to that of the standard pr ogramme. Maximum load
aOverview of programmes, page 7.
EcoPerfect:For saving energy with a w ashing performance comparable to
that of the standard programme.
end time*When you select the prog ramme, the respective time to the end of the
programme is displayed. It can be adjusted to amaximum of 24 hours in 1-hour
increments. Press the /Change button repeatedly until the required
number of hours is displayed (h =hour). It is not possible to make adjustments
once the programme has started .
Prewashcoff - on
For heavily soiled items . Prewash at max. 30 °C.
SEasy-iron
off - on
Special spin sequence with subsequen t fluffing. Gentle final spin at reduced
speed. Residual moisture in the la undry is increased slightly.
3Signal*Select the volume of the in formation signals.
off äquiet ämedium äloud ävery loud
button signal*Select the volume of theb utton signals.
off äquiet ämedium äloud ävery loud
language*Select the language of the displaytex ts.
Water Plus
off - on
Increased water level. Gentler treatment of the laundry.
Rinse stop
off - on
After the final rinse, the laundry rema ins in the water.
2Rinse Plus*
max. +3 Rinse cycles
Extra rinse. Prolonged programme duration. Recomm endeduse:
for particularly sensitive skin and/or in areas with very soft water.
[stain selection*Automatic treatment of tough stains aPage 6.
ʑDisplay symbols
Childproof lock/appliance lock
off - on #You can lock the washing machine to prevent th e functions you have set from
being changed inadvertently.
To activate:Press and hold the ÙOptions button for 5 seconds.
The #symbol lights up.
To deactivate:Press and hold the ÙOptions button for 5 seconds.
If the programme s elector is adjusted after the appliance has started:
The #symbol flashes. First, reset the programme selectorto th e original
programme, then deactivate.
The childlock canremain activated u ntil you start the next programme,even
after the machine has been switched off ( then ame of the last programme
run appears on the display panel).
Then you can deactivate the ch ildlock again before starting the programme
and activate it again as necessary onceth e programme has started.
3Foam detection Too much foam in the washing machine. Foam detection system active -
special programme sequence to reduce foam.
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Overview of programmes aCheck the consumption values table on page 8 and the instructions on page 9.
* reduced load for iSpeedPerfect option
Mixed Load 40 °C with maximum available spin speed is ideal as a short programme.
Prog rammes without pre-wash - add detergent tocomp artment II, programmes with pre-wash - divide the detergent between compartments Iand II.
Programmes °C
( = cold) max. Type of laundry Options; information
LCottons ... 90 °C 9 kg/
5 kg*
Hard-wearing fabrics, heat-resistant f abrics
made of cotton or linen iSpeedPerfect*,jEcoPerfect,Prewash, SEasy-iron,
Water Plus, 2Rinse Plus, [stain selection, cRinse s top
Cottons Eco ... 60 °C iSpeedPerfect*, Standard,Prewash, SEasy-iron,
Water Plus, 2Rinse Plus, [stain selection, cRinse s top
āAllergy+ ... 60 °C 8kg/
5 kg* Hard-wearing fab rics made of cotton or linen iSpeedPerfect*,jEcoPerfect,Prewash, SEasy-iron,
Water Plus, 2Rinse Plus, [stain selection, cRinse s top;
for particularly sensitive skin, longer wash cycle at selected temperature,
higher water level, add itional rinse cycle
Easy-Care ... 60 °C 4 kg Easy- care fabrics made of cotton, linen,synthetic
fibres or blended fabrics iSpeedPerfect, jEcoPerfect,Prewash, SEa sy-iron,
Water Plus, 2Rinse Plus, [stain selection, cRinse s top
/Mixed Load ... 4 0 °C 3.5 kg F abrics made of cotton and easy-care fabrics iSpeedPerfect, jEcoPerfect ,Prewash, SEasy-iron,
Water Plus, 2Rinse Plus, [stain selection, cRinse s top;
different types of laundry can bew ashed together
Shirt/Blouse ... 60 °C
2 kg
Non-iron shirts made of cotton, linen, s ynthetic
fibres or blended fabrics iSpeedPerfect, jEcoPerfect,Prewash, SEa sy-iron,
Water Plus, 2Rinse Plus, [stain selection, cRinse s top;
spin only, hang up to drip dry
Delicate/Silk ... 40 °C
For delicate, washable fabrics, e.g. made of silk,
satin, synthetic fibres or bl ended fabrics (e.g.
curtains) iSpeedPerfect, jEcoPerfect,Pr ewash, SEasy-iron,
Water Plus, 2Rinse Plus, [stain selection, cRinse s top;
spin between the rinse cycles only
:O÷Wool ... 40 °C Hand or machine-washa ble fabrics made of wool
or containing wool Rinse stop;
Particularly gentle wash programme to p revent shrinkage of laundry. Longer
programme breaks (fabrics rest in the d etergent solution)
6SuperQuick 15 ... 40 °C Easy-care fa brics made of cotton, linen, s ynthetic
fibres or blended fabrics Rinse stop;
Short programme, approx. 15 minutes , suitable for lightly soiled laundry
$Sportswear ... 40 °C F abrics made from microfibre iSpeedPerfect, jEcoPerfect,SEasy-iron,
Water Plus, 2Rinse Plus, [stain selection, cRinse s top
Additional programmes Rinse, Spin,>Drain
9304 / 9000881160
*881160* WAS287B0GB
Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH
Carl-Wery-Str. 34
81739 München / Deutschland