1 2 3 4 5 6
Switching off
Turn the programme selector to .Off
Turning off the tap
Not required for AquaStop models aInstallation instructions, page 7.
Removing the washing
Open the washing machine door and remove the washing.
If (no final spin) is active: turn the programme selector Rinse stop
to or >Drain Spin. Select the spin speed if necessary.
Press /Reload.$Start
Remove any foreign objects - risk of rusting.
Leave the washing machine door and detergent drawer
open so that any residual water can dry.
Programme finished when ...
... appears on the display panel.Finished, Remove washing
If the press any buttondisplay panel lighting is off,
aEnergy saving mode, page 1.
Cancelling the programme
Programmes at high temperatures
.Cool laundry: Select Rinse
Select /Reload.$Start
Programmes at lower temperatures:
Select or .Spin >Drain
Select /Reload.$Start
Changing the programme, if ...
... you have selected the wrong programme by mistake:
Reselect the programme.
Press /Reload. The new programme starts from the $Start
beginning.
Adding laundry, if ...apage 6
... Start/ is selected and appears on the $Reload Top-up possible
display panel.
Do not leave the washing machine door open for too long
as water from the washing could leak out.
.Load display not active when reloading
Press /Reload.$Start
Sorting the laundry
Follow the manufacturer's care information.
According to the information on the care 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 dispenser and place in the drum.
During operation: Open the detergent drawer with care.
Programmes
Detailed programme overview .apage 7
Temperature and spin speed can be selected individually,
depending on the selected programme and programme progress.
L Cottons 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 water with
Rinse stop (no final spin)
6 SuperQuick 15 Super quick programme
ā Allergy+ Hard-wearing fabrics; longer washing and
additional rinsing for particularly sensitive skin
Z Sportswaer 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 programme
You can store a programme and all of its settings permanently under and :Memory 1 Memory 2
Turn the programme selector to or .Memory 1 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 with the (temperature) and (spin) buttons.°C ÔÈ ÔÈ
Press the /Reload button.$Start
Select stain
The correct treatment for every stain
Do not let stains dry. Remove any solid residue beforehand. Sort items of laundry as usual and load the washing
machine. Select a type of stain (cannot be combined).
ʑA total of 16 different stains can be selected. The washing machine adjusts the washing temperature, drum movement
and soaking time to suit the type of stain. Hot or cold water, gentle or intensive washing control (thanks to the new
drum structure) and a long or short soaking time ensure that the wash programme has a special sequence for each
type of stain.
ʑUsing the button, select Fleckenwahl (Select stain); change with the buttons;Options /Change
select a stain.
ʑStains
Baby food
Blood
Bott.sock dirt
Butter/edi. oil
Chocolate
Coffee
Cosmetics
Egg
Grass
Orange
Red wine stain
Soil + sand
Strawberry
Sweat
Tea
Tomatoes
ʑStain treatment in detail - 2 examples
Egg Soaked in lukewarm water, selected wash cycle with a higher water level and
additional rinse cycles to remove particles
Blood Blood is first loosened in cold water, then the selected wash programme
starts.
For the other types of stain, we have formulated comparable solutions in our intensive studies.
Reload
If you want to add additional items of laundry after the programme has started, choose Start .$/Reload
The machine checks whether topping up laundry is possible. Follow the instructions in the display panel.
For safety reasons, the washing machine door remains locked when the water level and/or temperature is high, or
while the drum is rotating.
To continue the programme, press the /Reload button.$Start
Insert for liquid detergent (depending on model), apage 10
Compartment II: detergent for main wash,
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 the washing 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 products, accessories, replacement parts and services, see
our website or contact our after-sales service centres.www.bosch-home.com
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 display panel .................................................................................... 10
ʔInformation about blockages .......................................................................................... 11
ʔWhat to do if..................................................................................................................12/13
ʔEmergency release ............................................................................................................ 13
ʔAfter-sales service ..............................................................................................................13
Environmental protection/ Conservation tips
Always fill the washing machine with a maximum amount of laundry for the relevant
programme.
Wash laundry with normal soiling without a pre-wash.
, Instead of LCottons 90 °C select the programme and the LCottons 60 °C
jEcoPerfect additional function. Comparable cleaning result with significantly
lower energy consumption.
Measure the detergent according to the manufacturer's instructions and water
hardness.
The display panel lighting goes out after a few minutes; Energy saving mode:
$Start/Reload flashes. Press any button to turn the light back on
If the laundry is then to be dried in the tumble dryer, select the appropriate spin
speed according to the instructions from the dryer manufacturer .
Automatic stain removal
Automatic treatment of 16 different types of stain possible. No pretreatment of stains
required - the washing machine automatically adapts the washing process apage 6.
Preparation Before the first wash
Run a wash cycle without laundry Page 9a
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-available
detergents and care products that are suitable for use in washing
machines.
Follow the safety instructions on Page 8!
Do not leave children unattended near the washing machine.
The washing machine is not to be used by children or persons
not familiar with the operating instructions.
Keep pets away from the washing machine.
Detergent drawer
with compartments I, II, ~
Control panel
Washing machine door
handle
Service flap
Washing machine door
Install correctly, according to 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 are dry.
Take hold of the plug only.
Turn the tap on
**If the childlock is active Deactivate, .a 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 washing outcome
comparable to that of the standard programme. Maximum load
aOverview of programmes, page 7.
EcoPerfect: For saving energy with a washing performance comparable to
that of the standard programme.
end time *When you select the programme, the respective time to the end of the
programme is displayed. It can be adjusted to a maximum of 24 hours in 1-hour
increments. Press the button repeatedly until the required /Change
number of hours is displayed (h=hour). It is not possible to make adjustments
once the programme has started.
c Prewash
off - on
For heavily soiled items. Prewash at max. 30 °C.
SEasy-iron
off - on
Special spin sequence with subsequent fluffing. Gentle final spin at reduced
speed. Residual moisture in the laundry is increased slightly.
3Signal *
*
*
** Select the volume of the information signals.
off quiet medium loud very loudä ä ä ä
button signal*
*
*
** Select the volume of the button signals.
off quiet medium loud very loudä ä ä ä
language *
*
*
** Select the language of the display texts.
Water Plus
off - on
Increased water level. Gentler treatment of the laundry.
Rinse stop
off - on
After the final rinse, the laundry remains in the water.
2Rinse Plus*
max. +3 Rinse cycles
Extra rinse. Prolonged programme duration. Recommended use:
for particularly sensitive skin and/or in areas with very soft water.
[ stain selection *Automatic treatment of tough stains 6.aPage
ʑDisplay symbols
Childproof lock/appliance lock
off - on #
You can lock the washing machine to prevent the functions you have set from
being changed inadvertently.
To activate Options:Press and hold the Ùbutton for 5 seconds.
The symbol lights up.#
To deactivate Options: Press and hold the Ùbutton for 5 seconds.
If the programme selector is adjusted after the appliance has started:
The #symbol flashes. First, reset the programme selector to the original
programme, then deactivate.
The childlock can remain activated until you start the next programme, even
after the machine has been switched off (the name of the last programme
run appears on the display panel).
Then you can deactivate the childlock again before starting the programme
and activate it again as necessary once the 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 a Check the consumption values table on page 8 and the instructions on page 9.
* reduced load for optioniSpeedPerfect
Mixed Load 40 °C short programme with maximum available spin speed is ideal as a .
Programmes without pre-wash - add detergent to compartment , programmes with pre-wash - divide the detergent between compartments and .II I II
Programmes °C
( = cold) max. Type of laundry Options; information
L Cottons ... 90 °C 9 kg/
5 kg*
Hard-wearing fabrics, heat-resistant fabrics
made of cotton or linen
i j SSpeedPerfect , *EcoPerfect Prewash,,Easy-iron,
Water Plus, Rinse Plus, stain selection, Rinse stop2 [ c
Cottons Eco ... 60 °C i SSpeedPerfect , Standard Prewash, * , Easy-iron,
Water Plus, Rinse Plus, stain selection, Rinse stop2 [ c
ā Allergy+ ... 60 °C 8kg/
5 kg* Hard-wearing fabrics made of cotton or linen
i j SSpeedPerfect , *EcoPerfect Prewash,,Easy-iron,
Water Plus, Rinse Plus, stain selection, Rinse stop;2 [ c
for particularly sensitive skin, longer wash cycle at selected temperature,
higher water level, additional rinse cycle
Easy-Care ... 60 °C 4 kg Easy-care fabrics made of cotton, linen, synthetic
fibres or blended fabrics
i j SSpeedPerfect, EcoPerfect Prewash, , Easy-iron,
Water Plus, Rinse Plus, stain selection, Rinse stop2 [ c
/Mixed Load ... 40 °C 3.5 kg Fabrics made of cotton and easy-care fabrics
i j SSpeedPerfect, EcoPerfect Prewash, , Easy-iron,
Water Plus, Rinse Plus, stain selection, Rinse stop;2 [ c
different types of laundry can be washed together
Shirt/Blouse ... 60 °C
2 kg
Non-iron shirts made of cotton, linen, synthetic
fibres or blended fabrics
i j SSpeedPerfect, EcoPerfect Prewash, , Easy-iron,
Water Plus, Rinse Plus, stain selection, Rinse stop;2 [ c
spin only, hang up to drip dry
Delicate/Silk ... 40 °C For delicate, washable fabrics, e.g. made of silk,
satin, synthetic fibres or blended fabrics (e.g.
curtains)
i j SSpeedPerfect, EcoPerfect Prewash, , Easy-iron,
Water Plus, Rinse Plus, stain selection, Rinse stop;2 [ c
spin between the rinse cycles only
:O÷Wool ... 40 °C Hand or machine-washable fabrics made of wool
or containing wool
Rinse stop;
Particularly gentle wash programme to prevent shrinkage of laundry. Longer
programme breaks (fabrics rest in the detergent solution)
6 SuperQuick 15 ... 40 °C Easy-care fabrics made of cotton, linen, synthetic
fibres or blended fabrics
Rinse stop;
Short programme, approx. 15 minutes, suitable for lightly soiled laundry
$ Sportswear ... 40 °C Fabrics made from microfibre i j SSpeedPerfect, EcoPerfect, Easy-iron,
Water Plus, Rinse Plus, stain selection, Rinse stop2 [ c
Additional programmes Rinse, Spin, Drain >
9302 / 9000843500
*843500* WAS32760GB
WAS28761GB
Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH
Carl-Wery-Str. 34
81739 München / Deutschland
