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    en Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions Washer WAT...[...]

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    2 Y our new washing machine You have selected a washing machine from Bosch. Please take a couple of minutes to read and become familiar with the advantages of your washing machine. To meet the high quality demands of the Bosch brand, each washing machine that leaves our factory is inspected thoroughly to ensure that it functions properly and is in [...]

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    en 3 Contents enInstruction Manual and Installation Instructions 8 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ( Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . .5 Electrical safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Risk of injury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Safety for children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 7 Environmental pro te[...]

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    en Intended use 4 4 After-sales service . . . . . . . . . . 27 J T echnical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 5 Positioning and connecting. . . 27 Included with the appliance . . . . . . . 27 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Installation surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Installation on a base or a wooden joist floor . . . [...]

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    Safety instructions en 5 ( Safety instructions S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s Electrical safety : Warning Danger of death! There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components. ■ Never touch or hold the mains plug with wet hands. ■ Only pull out the mains cable by the plug and never by the cable, as this could damage it. Risk of [...]

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    en Safety instructions 6 : Warning Danger of death! Children may lock themselves in appliances, putting their lives at risk. For appliances that have reached the end of their service life: ■ Disconnect the mains plug. ■ Cut through the mains cable and remove it, along with plug. ■ Destroy the lock on the washing machine door. : Warning Risk o[...]

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    Environmental protection en 7 7 En vironmental protection E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n Packaging/used appliance Tips on economical use ■ Always fill the appliance with the maximum amount of laundry for each programme. Overview of programmes ~ : Supplementary sheet for the operating and installation instructions. ■ Wash normally[...]

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    en Getting to know the appliance 8 * Getting to know the appliance G e t t i n g t o k n o w t h e a p p l i a n c e W ashing machine  6 7   #  ( Detergent drawer ~ Page 16 0 Operating/display panel 8 Door with door handle 9S Open the door 9T Close the door @ Service flap[...]

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    Getting to know the appliance en 9 Control panel Control panel depending on the model *depending on the model Note: The buttons are sensitive, they only need to be touched gently.    # + 3 ; C   # + 3 ; C ( Program selector for selecting a program and switching the machine on and off via the Off position; You can find an overview of [...]

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    en Getting to know the appliance 10 Displa y panel Note: You will find settings and information for the selected program in the table. *depending on the model ** depending on the selected program, settings and model ' - 90 °C T emperature * in °C; ' = cold - - - -, 0 - 1400** 0 Spin speed in rpm, 0 = no spin cycle, draining only ~ Page [...]

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    Laundry en 11 Z Laundr y L a u n d r y Prepare the laundr y Caution! Damage to the appliance/fabrics Foreign objects (e.g. coins, paper-clips, needles, nails) may damage the laundry or components in the washing machine. Therefore, note the following tips when preparing your laundry: ■ Empty pockets. ■ Look out for metal items (paperclips, etc.)[...]

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    en Detergent 12 Dyeing/bleaching Dye should only be used in normal household quantities. Salt may damage stainless steel. Always follow the dye manufacturer's instructions. Do not use the washing machine to bleach clothes. Soaking 1. Switch on the appliance. 2. Select the i Cottons 20 °C program. 3. Pour soaking agent/detergent into compartme[...]

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    Programme default settings en 13 Saving energy and detergent For light and normal soiling, you can save energy (lower washing temperature) and detergent. Note: When measuring the amount of all detergents/additives/care products and cleaning agents, please always check the manufacturer's instructions and information. ~ Page 16 0 Programme defau[...]

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    en Additional programme settings 14 stays wet inside the drum, e.g. for items that should not be spun. Setting - - - -: Spülstopp (Rinse Stop) = no final spin. The laundry stays in the water after the final rinse. You can select "Spülstopp" (Rinse Stop) to prevent creasing if the laundry will not be taken out of the washing machine imme[...]

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    Operating the appliance en 15 Note: Do not exceed the maximum load. ■ Eco Energy-optimised washing by reducing the temperature while achieving a washing result that is consistent with the selected program, without the Speed Eco setting. Press the button to do this. First of all, you can select the Speed setting. If you press the button again, the[...]

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    en Operating the appliance 16 Change the programme default settings You can use the default settings for each wash cycle or change them. To do this, repeatedly press the corresponding button until the required setting is displayed. The settings are activated without needing to be confirmed. The settings are not saved after switching off the washing[...]

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    Operating the appliance en 17 ■ The amount of laundry ■ Soiling ~ Page 13 Filling : Warning Eye/skin irritation! Detergent and care products may spray out if the detergent drawer is opened while the machine is in operation. Open the drawer carefully. Rinse eyes/skin thoroughly if they come into contact with detergents or care products. If swall[...]

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    en Operating the appliance 18 Childlock ( E 3 sec., E 3 δευτ .) You can lock the washing machine to prevent the functions you have set from being changed inadvertently. To do this, activate the childproof lock when the program has started. To activate/deactiv ate , press and hold the Spin speed and Finished in-time buttons at the same time for [...]

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    Sensors en 19 ■ Selecting a spin speed or setting the program selector to 0 Spin/Drain// Spin/Empty [ and then pressing the A button. Programme end End appears in the display panel and the indicator lamp of the A button is off. Remo ving laundry/switching of f the appliance 1. Open the door and remove the laundry. 2. Turn the program selector to [...]

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    en Setting the signal 20 M Setting the signal S e t t i n g t h e s i g n a l You can change the following settings: ■ The volume of the buttons and information signals (e.g. at the end of the program) and/or ■ The volume of the button signals. You will need to activate the setting mode in order to change these settings. Activ ating the setting[...]

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    Cleaning and maintenance en 21 Machine housing/control panel ■ Wipe the housing and the control panel with a soft, damp cloth. ■ Remove the detergent residue immediately. ■ Do not clean with a water jet. Drum Use chlorine-free cleaning agents, do not use steel wool. If there are odours in the washing machine, or to clean the drum, run the ¾ [...]

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    en Cleaning and maintenance 22 4. Take the drain hose out of the retainer. Remove the sealing cap, allow the detergent solution to flow out into a suitable container. Replace the sealing cap and place the drainage hose in the retainer. 5. Carefully unscrew the pump cover, residual water may leak out. Clean the interior, pump cover thread and pump h[...]

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    Faults and what to do about them. en 23 Remove the hose from the rear of the appliance. Use pliers to remove the filter and then clean it. 7. Connect the hose and check for leaks. 3 Faults and what t o do about them. F a u l t s a n d w h a t t o d o a b o u t t h e m . Emergency release e.g. in the event of a power cut The programme will continue [...]

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    en Faults and what to do about them. 24 Information on the displa y panel Display Cause/Remedy è lights up ■ The temperature is too high. Wait until the temperature drops. ■ The water level is too high. It is not possible to add laundry. Close the door immediately, if necessary. Press the A button to continue the program. è flashes ■ Laundr[...]

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    Faults and what to do about them. en 25 Faults and what t o do about them. Faults Cause/Remedy Water is leaking from the machine. ■ Attach the drain hose correctly or replace it. ■ Tighten the screw connection of the drain hose. The machine is not filling with water. Detergent is not being dis- pensed. ■ Have you pressed the A button? ■ Is [...]

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    en Faults and what to do about them. 26 Odours in the washing machine. Depending on the model, run the ¾ Drum Clean or i Cottons 90 °C pro- gram without laundry. Add washing powder or a detergent containing bleach. Note: To prevent foaming, only use half the amount of detergent recommended by the detergent manufacturer. Do not use detergents desi[...]

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    After-sales service en 27 4 Af ter -sales ser vice A f t e r - s a l e s s e r v i c e If you cannot rectify a fault yourself, contact customer services. ~ Cover page We will always find an appropriate solution in order to avoid unnecessary visits by engineers. Please give customer services the product number (E no.) and the production number (FD) [...]

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    en Positioning and connecting 28 In addition , a hose clamp (24 - 40 mm diameter, available from specialist dealers) is required to connect the water drain hose to a siphon. Useful tools ■ Spirit level for aligning ■ Spanner with: – WAF13 for loosening the transport braces, and – WAF17 for aligning the appliance feet Safety instructions : W[...]

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    Positioning and connecting en 29 Installation sur face Note: The washing machine be stable so that it does not move around. ■ The installation surface must be firm and level. ■ Soft floors/floor coverings are not suitable. Installation on a base or a wooden joist floor Caution! Damage to the appliance The washing machine may "wander" [...]

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    en Positioning and connecting 30 Remove the sleeves. To do this, remove the mains cable from the holders. 3. Fit the covers. Lock the covers firmly in place by applying pressure to the snap-in hooks. Hose and cable lengths ■ Left-hand connection ■ Right-hand connection Tip: The following are available from specialist dealers/the after-sales ser[...]

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    Positioning and connecting en 31 ■ Do not use a used supply hose. Only use the supply hose supplied or one that was purchased from an authorised specialist retailer. ■ Do not bend, squash, modify or cut through the water supply hose (otherwise its strength is no longer guaranteed). ■ Only tighten the screw fitting by hand. If the screw connec[...]

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    en Positioning and connecting 32 Connection to the appliance Connection of hot water appliances only to cold water If there is no hot water connection, you need a Y-piece, available from customer service with single part number: 050871. ■ Connect both supply hoses to the cold water tap with a Y-piece and ■ connect both supply hoses to the appli[...]

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    Positioning and connecting en 33 ■ Outlet into a plastic pipe with rubber bushing or into a drainage pit Lev elling Level the appliance using a spirit level. Incorrect levelling may result in intense noise, vibrations and "wandering". 1. Loosen the lock nuts using a wrench, by turning it in a clockwise direction. 2. Check the alignment [...]

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    en Positioning and connecting 34 Before washing f or the first time The washing machine was thoroughly tested before leaving the factory. To remove any water that may be left over from the test, run the first wash cycle without any laundry. Not es ■ The washing machine must be correctly installed and connected . (from ~ Page 27 ). ■ Never use a[...]

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    Positioning and connecting en 35 ■ To prevent unused detergent from flowing straight into the drain during the next wash: Pour approx. 1 litre of water into compartment II and start the [ Drain/Empty program.[...]

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    Robert Bosch, Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34 81739 München DEUTSCHLAND *9000979140* 9000979140 (9408) Aqua-Stop warranty Only for appliances with Aqua-Stop In addition to warranty claims against the vendor based on the purchase agreement and to our appliance warranty, we will provide compensation under the following conditions: 1. If water [...]