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Table of contents
en-us Use and care manual
Important information ................................................... 4
Purchase information ........................................................... 4
Customer service ................................................................. 4
Your washing machine is intended for ........................ 5
Importance and meaning of symbols .......................... 5
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................ 6
Introduction to your new washer ................................. 7
Standard features and helpful information ...................... 7
Special features .................................................................... 7
Environmentally friendly use of your washer ................... 8
Dimensions and clearances required .......................... 8
Appliance dimensions ......................................................... 8
Length of power cord and water supply hoses .............. 8
Installation types ................................................................... 8
Installation instructions .............................................. 10
Introduction ......................................................................... 10
Tools needed ..................................................................... 10
Waste disposal .................................................................. 10
Parts provided with your washer .................................... 11
Set up on a pedestal with drawer .................................. 11
Installation checklist .......................................................... 11
Importance of installing on a solid, level floor ............. 11
Remove the transport bolts ............................................. 12
Water connections ............................................................ 12
Leveling the washer .......................................................... 14
Electrical connection ........................................................ 14
Transporting the washer .................................................. 15
Getting to know your appliance ................................. 16
Control panel ...................................................................... 16
Display field ........................................................................ 16
Laundry ........................................................................ 17
Preparing the laundry ....................................................... 17
Sorting the Laundry ........................................................... 17
Identifying and treating stains ......................................... 17
Laundry detergents and additives ............................. 18
Adding the correct amount of HE detergent ................ 18
Cycle selection table ................................................... 19
Starching ............................................................................. 20
Dyeing/bleaching .............................................................. 20
Soaking ............................................................................... 20
Default cycle settings .................................................. 21
Changing the temperature range ................................... 21
Changing the spin speed range ..................................... 21
Delay Start .......................................................................... 21
Additional program settings ....................................... 21
Extra Rinse ......................................................................... 21
Easy Iron ............................................................................. 21
Prewash/Pre Treat ............................................................ 21
Operating Instructions ................................................ 22
Before doing any laundry with your washing
machine .............................................................................. 22
Before loading your first load of laundry ...................... 22
Using the cycle selector to choose a wash cycle ...... 22
Changing default cycle settings ..................................... 22
Selecting additional cycle settings ................................ 22
Loading the laundry .......................................................... 22
Filling the detergent and additives compartments ..... 23
Starting the cycle .............................................................. 24
Child lock ............................................................................ 24
Selecting a different cycle ............................................... 24
Pausing/Continuing the cycle ......................................... 24
Cancel cycle ...................................................................... 24
Cycle end with rinse stop ................................................ 24
Cycle end ............................................................................ 24
Removing laundry/switching the appliance off ........... 24
Signal ........................................................................... 25
Cleaning and maintenance ......................................... 26
Cleaning the housing and control panel ...................... 26
Cleaning the drum ............................................................ 26
Descaling the washer ....................................................... 26
Cleaning the detergent dispenser ................................. 26
Cleaning the water inlet strainers .................................. 26
Cleaning the drain pump ................................................. 27
Troubleshooting .......................................................... 29
Emergency door lock release ........................................ 29
Troubleshooting ................................................................. 29
Error messages ................................................................. 32
Customer service ........................................................ 32
STATEMENT OF LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY ... 33
Bosch Clothes Washer .................................................... 33
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replacement parts and services can be found at
www.bosch-home.com and in the online shop
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