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 (* dependin g on the model) or c(without final spin,
laundry soaks in the last rinsing water, disp lay 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, rel oad laundry apages 4, 5
End of programme when ...
... $Start/Reload flashes and -¯-appears on the display panel.
Note: If display panel lighting 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/Reload. The new programme starts from the begi nning.
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 opened.
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 the m ain wash, water softener,
bleach, stain remover
Sorting and loading laundry
Follow the manufacturer's care in formation!
Sort laundry according to the label's indications.
And according to type, colour, soiling and temperatu re.
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 and
seal.
Add detergent and care products
Measure detergent according:
amount of laundry, soiling, wa ter hardness (ask your water supply company) and
manufacturer's instructions.
For models without insert for liq uid detergent:
Pour liquid detergent into the appropria te dispenser and place in the drum.
Your washing machine
Congratulations on having opted for a modern, high-quali tyd omestic appliance
manufactured by Bosch. This washing machine is distinguished by its economical
energy consumption.
Each machine that leaves our fa ctory has been inspected thoroughly to ensure that it
functions properly and is i n perfect condition.
For further information on our products, accessories, spares and serv ices, consult our
website www.bosch-home.com or contact any of our cus tomerser vice centres.
You can find the contact detai lsf or your nearest after-sales service here or in the after-
sales service directory (depending on model) .
GB 0844 8928979 (calls from a BT landli new ill be charged 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 accord ance with environmental guidelines.
This appliance is certified in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/CE on 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 pan el .................................................... 9
ʋMaintenance ............................................. ....................................... 10
ʋWhat to do if ... ................................................................................ 11
Protection of the environment/Conservation tips
Always fill the washing machine with a maximum amount 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 additional function E coPerfect j.
Comparable cleaning result was significantly lower e nergy
consumption.
Measure the detergen t according to the manufacturer's
instructions and water hardnes s.
If th e laundry is then dried in th e tumble dryer, 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 can be selected individually,
irrespective of the selecte d programme and programme
progress.
Cottons LFhard-wearing fabrics
+ Prewash 7hard-wearing fabric s,p rewash
Easy-Care Isynthetic fabrics
+ Prewash 7synthetic fabrics, prewash
Mixed Load /Different types of la undry
Delicate/Silk Delicate washable fa brics
ÿWool Hand/machine washab le wool
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(wi thout final spin)
Gentle Spin Laundry washed by hand with a r educed spin speed
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) i s active: turn the p rogramme selector to Drain >or select the spin speed.
Choose $Start/Reload.
Remove any foreign ob jects.R isk of rusting.
Leave the washing mach ine 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 pre wash
ʋfor domestic use only,
ʋfor washing machine-washab le fabrics 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 ca re products which are suita-
ble for use in washing machines.
.
F ollow the safety instruct ions on page 8!
D o not leave children un attended near the
washing machine.
T he washing machine is not to be used by
children or persons no t familiar with the
operating instructions.
K eep pets away from th e washing machine.
Dilute viscous fabric softener and fabric conditioner with water.
This prevents blockages.
Individual settings
ʑOption buttons
You can change the spin speed and the tem perature 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 display ed washing temperature. The maximum selectable temperature d epends on the current
programme.
ʑ(Ready in)
When you select the programme, the r elevant programme duration is displayed. You can delay th e end of the
programme before it begins. The ready in-time can be set in increments of one hour up to a maximum of 24 hours.
Press the (Ready in) button un til the required number of hours is display ed (h = hour). Choose $Start/Reload.
ʑ(spin speed in rpm/ (without final spin))
You can change the displayed spin speed. The maximum selectable spin speed depends on the model an dwhi ch
programme is currently selected.
ʑAdditional functions aOverview of programmes, p age 7
SpeedPerfect iFor washing in a shorter time with a washing o utcomec omparable 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: residual 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 you have set from being
changed inadvertently.
ON/OFF: after the start/end of the programme, press and 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 machine.
Then you can deactivate the childlock before starting the programme an d activate it
again as necessary once the programme has started.
Note:
The (symbolis lit: Childlock acti ve.
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 want to add additional items of laundry 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 §+,symb olsa relit .
ǯ: it is not possible to re load.
Note: for safety reasons, the wash ing machine door remains locked when the water
level and/or temperature is high, 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, $St art/Reload flashes. Press any button to switch on the
lighting.
ʑ$Start/Reload
To start the programme or to subsequently load additi onal laundry, and to activate/deactivate th e childproof lock.
Individual settings
z
ʑSignal
Important information
Protecting the laundr y and the machine
When determining the dosage o f all washing powders, additives and cleaning agents, y ou must follow the
manufacturer's instructions..
Empty all pockets
Check for metal items (paper -clips, etc.).
Wash delicates in a laund ryb ag (tights, curtains, underwired bras).
Fasten zips, do up any butto ns.
Brush sand out of pockets and collars.
Remove curtain fittings or place in the laundry bag.
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 colour .
Pour soaking agent/detergent i nto compartment II in accordance with the manufacturer's i nstructions. Turn the
programme selector to Cottons LF30 °C and press $Start/Reload. After approx . 10 minutes, press $Start/
Reload to pause the programme. On ceth e required soaking time has elapsed, press $Start/Reloa d 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 accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions into fabric softener compartment ~(rinse first if necessary).
Dyeing / Bleaching
Dye should only be used in nor mal 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 dispensin g liquid detergent:
Remove the detergent drawer com pletely apage 9
Slide the insert forwards and clic k into place.
Do not use the insert (slide upwards): f or gel detergents and washing powder,
for programmes with + Prewash 7and end time op tion.