Bosch 5, Operating And Installation Instructions

Page 1: ...Operating and Installation Instructions Exxcel en Please read these operating and installation instructions and all other information enclosed with the washer dryer and act accordingly ...

Page 2: ...ime 13 Preparing sorting and loading the laundry 14 Detergents and cleaning products 20 Programmes and functions 22 Washing drying with standard settings 28 Washing drying with individual settings 31 During washing drying 37 When the programme has ended 39 Special applications 41 Cleaning and care 43 Help with minor problems 49 Consumption values 53 Customer service 54 Installation instructions In...

Page 3: ...s in perfect condition If you have any questions especially with respect to installing and connecting your washer dryer please do not hesitate to contact our customer service department Further information and a selection of our products can be found on our internet page http www bosch home com These operating and installation instructions describe various models Differences are indicated in the a...

Page 4: ...ce Old appliances are not worthless rubbish Environ ment conscious recycling can reclaim valuable raw materials m Danger of death Unplug mains plug on redundant appliances Cut off mains cable and discard with mains plug Destroy the lock on the door To prevent playing children from becoming trapped and endangered ensure that the door locking mechanism is disabled Packaging and old applicances Unpac...

Page 5: ... Cottons Eco 60 C with Wash Plus È programme instead of Cottons F 90 C The longer washing time in this 60 C programme means that the cleaning effects are comparable with those of a 90 C programme although the power consumption is considerably lower Do not use prewash for lightly to normally soiled washing Add detergent according to the degree of soiling amount of laundry and water hardness and obs...

Page 6: ...r dryer Keep pets away from the washer dryer Do not insert pull out the mains plug with wet hands Do not pull out the mains plug by tugging the cable Do not touch the loading door when washing drying at high temperatures Caution when draining hot water Do not climb onto the washer dryer Do not lean on the open washer dryer door Due to the use of the condensation principle in drying please keep the...

Page 7: ...flap Adding detergent cleaning product Dispenser I Detergent for prewash or starch Dispenser II Detergent for main wash soaking agent water softener bleach or stain remover Dispenser M Additives e g fabricsoftenerorformer do not fill above the lower edge of the insert 1 ...

Page 8: ...g process Programme selector For switching the machine on and off and for selecting the programme Can be rotated in either direction The programme selector does not rotate while the programme is running the programme sequence is electronically controlled Display panel Indicates the settings which have been selected e g washing temperature spin speed drying duration finish in time childproof lock a...

Page 9: ...mode was selected Progress bar For the programme status Low water pressure On if the water pressure is too low Overdosage On if too much detergent dispensed Childproof lock On if selected Fan On if the drying programmes and drying time was selected 60 C Washing temperature or Expected washing temperature cold Cold wash 1200 Spin speed or Default spin speed of the programme or selected speed No fin...

Page 10: ...tects excessive froth in the appliance due to a highly frothing detergent or an overdosage This is indicated in the display field by the symbol Dispense less detergent for the next wash with similar items of washing same degree of soiling and wash load Overdosage of detergent may cause excessive froth formation and impair the washing and rinsing results A rinse cycle is automatically run Other dis...

Page 11: ...r selecting the programme and it can be changed by touching the C button see page 32 Programme duration When the programme has been selected the expected programme duration time after which the programme is expected to end is displayed The programme duration is displayed in hours and minutes e g 1 30 1 hour and 30 minutes 0 35 35 minutes When the programme has started the programme duration counts...

Page 12: ...g is wet Finish in time You can select the finish in time see page 33 Drying duration or automatic drying You can set the drying duration or automatic drying by touching the Dry ˆ button see page 29 When the washing and drying without a break was selected time drying or auto drying duration will add in programme duration automatically Related programmes will prolong 5 15 minutes for good washing p...

Page 13: ...gent drawer all the way Pour approx 1 litre of water into chamber II of the detergent dispenser Half fill the measuring beaker with detergent and pour into chamber II Do not use any special detergents for delicates or woollens excessive foam Close the detergent drawer Close the washer dryer door Set the programme selector to Cottons F 90 C see page 32 Touch the Start Pause P button The programme s...

Page 14: ...l laundry items e g socks handkerchiefs underwired bras underwire may become detached during washing and cause damage Trousers knitwear and knitted textiles e g jersey garments T shirts or sweatshirts should be turned inside out Preparing laundry for drying Only tumble dry textiles which have been washed rinsed and spun Remove as much water as possible from the laundry Do not press the button for ...

Page 15: ... so that any remaining moisture is evenly distributed Sorting the laundry Attention Washing may become discoloured Do not wash new coloured washing with other washing According to colour and degree of dirt White items may become grey Wash white and coloured items separately Degrees of dirt Lightly soiled No visible soiling or stains Washing has probably absorbed body odour Light weight summer clot...

Page 16: ...ing and or stains Kitchen towels used for up to one week Fabric serviettes Baby bibs Children s outer clothing or football jerseys and shorts soiled with grass and or earth Work clothes e g mechanic s overalls baker s and butcher s clothing Typical stains Skin grease cooking oil fat sauces mineral oil wax containing fat oil Tea coffee red wine fruit vegetables which can be bleached Blood egg milk ...

Page 17: ...aundry that is labelled with the following care symbols 89 hard wearing textiles heat resistant textiles e g made from cotton or linen AB for easy care textiles e g cotton linen synthetic materials or blended fabrics E FA for easy care washable textiles e g silk satin synthetic materials or blended fabrics e g curtains 6E FA for hand and machine washable wool or wool rich textiles e g cashmere moh...

Page 18: ...ed with the care symbol b do not tumble dry Wollens or items containing wool Risk of shrinking Delicate fabric silk synthetic net curtains Risk of creasing Items containing foam rubber or similar material Items which have been treated with inflammable solvents such as stain removes petrol paint thinners Explosion hazard Items still containing hair lacquer or similar substances Dangerous vapors Dri...

Page 19: ...um may damage the laundry Before loading the laundry check that there is no debris in the drum Open the washer dryer door Unfold the sorted items of clothing and place them loosely into the drum Mix large and small items Laundry items which vary in size are more evenly distributed during thespin cycle Do not exceed recommended loads Overloading will cause poor wash results and encourage creasing C...

Page 20: ...of the detergent manufacturer The correct dosage reduces the impact on the environment and produces a good washing result Pour liquid detergent into the corresponding dispenser Too little detergent The laundry is not washed clean and eventually becomes grey and hard Greyish brown dots grease spots may stain the laundry The heating elements are calcifying Too much detergent The environment is loade...

Page 21: ...leaning product e g fabric softener or fabric conditioner do not fill above the lower edge of the insert 1 Concentrated or viscous fabric softener or fabric conditioner must be diluted with a little water before it is poured into the dispenser prevents the overflow from becoming blocked Pull out the detergent drawer all the way Pour in detergent and or cleaning product Close the detergent drawer ...

Page 22: ...ger washing time in this 60 C programme means that the cleaning effects are comparable with those of a 90 C programme although the power and water consumption is considerably lower Cottons 90 C Energy intensive programme for heat resistant textiles e g made of cotton or linen To protect the waste water pipes the hot water is mixed with approx 7 litres of cold water and cooled before being drained ...

Page 23: ...ed SuperQuick cold 40 C Easy care textiles e g made of cotton linen synthetic or blended fabrics Short programme approx 15 minutes suitable for refreshing Reduced spin speed Mixed Load cold 40 C Time optimised programme for lightly soiled cotton textiles and easy care textiles Different types of washing can be washed together Even suitable for washing new textiles before they are worn for the firs...

Page 24: ...pe of laundry During the drying cycle the remaining time is constantly updated in the display In the continuous wash dry programme the washing programme determines the drying programme Some items of laundry may still be damp Dry damp items subsequently using the time controlled programme If it appears repeatedly please use the Fine adjustment function to adjust the automatic drying mode Fine adjus...

Page 25: ...de values for drying times Drying for too long causes the laundry to shrink or crinkle and unnecessary energy consumption Therefore avoid drying times that are too long Warm items feel damper than cold ones This could lead to incorrect assumptions Drying times are approximate and refer to standard loads Cottons Coloureds cotton linen Dry weight in kg 0 5 1 0 1 5 2 5 Recommended drying times min Pr...

Page 26: ...inse cycle Reduced spin speed Spin Í Spin cycle after a programme with setting without final spin or for spinning hand washed washing with selection of the required speed Washing water or rinsing water is drained before the spin cycle Drain Water is drained after a programme with the without final spin setting on display panel for gentle treatment of delicate laundry ...

Page 27: ... the drum creasing is reduced Prewash For very dirty hard wearing laundry e g cotton or linen The maximum washing temperature of the prewash is 30 C Prewash cannot be selected for Wool and SuperQuick programme Amount of laundry Programme and wash plus button È Degree of soiling 5 0 kg Cottons cold 60 C lighty to normally soiled Sensitive K cold 60 ºC Cottons Eco cold 60 ºC normally soiled with sta...

Page 28: ...ing result for terry towel the recommended load is 4 0 kg for washing and 2 0 kg for drying The specified standard settings are optimally adjusted to the selected programme If you do not want to change these standard settings Washing Example of Easy Care 40 C programme Turn on the tap Turn the programme selector to the desired programme Start Pause indicator light flashes The following is displaye...

Page 29: ...rogramme The almost empty progress bar is indicated in the display field While the programme is running the programme duration counts down and the prgress bar fills up with the segments The symbol for the running programme sections appears Drying Turn on the tap Due to the use of the condensation principle in drying please keep the connected water tap open during the drying process Turn the progra...

Page 30: ... and drying without interruption The programme duration will be changed accordingly after the drying programme being set See page 29 Do not interrupt the drying process if it is necessary please select 15 minutes cooling programme before opening the loading door The following is displayed for the selected programme progress bar default rinse cycle s default spin speed default washing temperature d...

Page 31: ...ramme with programme selector Temp Spin speed Finish in time Signal Page 32 Page 32 Page 33 Page 36 or cold wash or without final spin can be set in 1 hour steps on off loudness Make further settings or press the Start Pause P button Childproof lock Page 35 on off Individual settings can be combined This function is recommended to avoid misoperation by casual touching Add correct amount of deterge...

Page 32: ...d spin speed displays If setting without final spin has been selected the washing remains in the final rinsing water Before the laundry can be uploaded the Drain or Spin Í programme must be performed Touch Spin Í button to select the desired spin speed or touch the Start Pause button directly to start sub sequent spin cycle with default spin speed The speed can be changed at any time by touching t...

Page 33: ...aximum of 24h If a finish in time of 24h has been set the programme duration mode can be accessed by touching the 5 button again You can change other settings or Touch the Start Pause P button The finish in time starts counting down The first segment of the progress bar flashes The finish in time is counted down by the hour When the finish in time has elapsed the programme starts automatically and...

Page 34: ...ish in time is also cancelled The programme duration of the newly selected programme appears in the display The finish in time must be reselected see also chapter Changing the programme page 37 and Cancelling the programme page 37 The laundry can be topped up at any time during the finish in time Close the washer dryer door ...

Page 35: ... to the required programme and if required select other settings Load the laundry and close the loading door Touch the Start Pause P button The programme starts Release the Start Pause P button Example of Easy Care 40 C programme Touch the 5 button and hold down for approx 5 seconds until the symbol is displayed Release the 5 button the childproof lock is activated the symbol is permanently on Dea...

Page 36: ...e end of programme operating errors and faults Start the signal mode After setting run the programme selector to Off the volume of signal is stored If required set repeatedly 1 Set to Off 2 1 step to right 3 keep selected and 6 1 step to right 6 button signals 7 Information signals or Set volume for 4 1 step to right 5 release and find the number from 0 to 4 ...

Page 37: ...uld like to terminate a programme and remove the laundry If the childproof lock is active deactivate see page 35 Turn the programme selector to Drain Spin Í or Rinse P If required select the desired spin speed but not setting without final spin If a programme is interrupted at a high temperature Rinse P should be selected to cool down the laundry For drying programme select time dry 15 min cooling...

Page 38: ...rt Pause P button during washing cycle the display shows H PAUS pause if door open symbol flashes at this moment means the door can be opened after 1 minute later when the symbol and OPEn come on open the door if required add remove the laundry close the door To continue the programme Touch the Start Pause P button again The pause function cannot be activated during drying cycle and water pressure...

Page 39: ... duration is on 0 01 please deactivate the childproof lock see page 35 If detergent was overdosed the illuminates If the water pressure is now the symbol lights up Turn the programme selector to Off or Setting without final spin selected Display panel The symbol rinse cycles the full progress bar and the washing temperature are indicated on the programme status display The programme duration and s...

Page 40: ...in option was selected Select the Drain or Spin Í programme and touch the Start Pause P button Unload the laundry Attention Remove any foreign objects e g coins paper clips from the drum and rubber seal risk of rust Leave the washer dryer door and detergent drawer open to allow the interior of the washer dryer to dry After drying Take the laundry out of the machine immediately to prevent creasing ...

Page 41: ...time the detergent solution is pumped out Only little detergent to be dispensed for the main wash Starching The laundry must not be treated with fabric softener Insert the washing Dose a quantity of starch for approx 15 litres of water Dissolve starch according to the manufac turer s instructions Turn the programme selector to Rinse P Set the spin speed even setting without final spin is possible ...

Page 42: ...ng to the manufacturer s instructions After dyeing Pour approx measuring beaker of detergent into dispenser II Without any laundry in the drum allow the Cottons with temperature of 90 C programme to run through Wipe out the rubber seal Bleaching Attention Bleaches may contain sulphur or chlorine which can corrode components of the washer dryer Do not bleach washing in the washer dryer ...

Page 43: ...clean the appliance with solvents Clean housing fascia and supply lines As required Use hot soapy water or a mild non abrasive cleaning agent Wipe dry with a soft cloth Cleaning the drum If metal items e g coins paper clips needles nails left in the drum have caused rust spots Use chlorine free cleaning agents comply with the manufacturer s instructions Never use steel wool ...

Page 44: ...mulated Pull out the detergent drawer all the way press down the insert and remove the detergent drawer Open the cover Clean the detergent drawer and cover under running water and dry Close the cover and lock into position Insert the cover cylinder onto the guide pin Slide in the detergent drawer ...

Page 45: ...ep children and pets away Turn the programme selector to Off Fold down the cover panel Remove the drain hose from its holser and pull the hose out of the housing Pull down the closing cap and allow the washing lye to flow into a suitable container Push up the closing cap and place the drain hose back in its holder Carefully remove the pump cap Remove any loose debris fluff from inside the pump and...

Page 46: ...ch and tighten the pump cap Attach and close the cover plate To prevent unused detergent from flowing into the drain during the next wash cycle Pour 1 litre of water into chamber II Select the Drain programme ...

Page 47: ...0 seconds Turn the programme selector to Off Cleaning the strainer at the water tap Disconnect the hose from the water tap Rinse the strainer under flowing water Connect the hose Cleaning the strainer on the washer dryer Disconnect the hose from the back of the washer dryer Pull out the strainer and rinse under running water Insert the strainer and reconnect the hose Turn on the water tap and chec...

Page 48: ...ode the components of the washer dryer and discolour the laundry Provided that you use the correct amount of detergent it is not necessary to descale the washer dryer If descaling is nevertheless required please follow the instructions supplied by the manufacturer of the descaling agent ...

Page 49: ...eld and signal emitted Possible cause Remedial action F 16 Door not closed properly Check whether laundry is trapped in door Close the washer dryer door F 17 Tap not turned on Turn the tap on Inlet hose kinked or pinched Eliminate cause Filter blocked in water inlet hose Clean filter see page 47 Water pressure too low Eliminate cause F 18 Loose debris is blocking the pump Clean the pump see page 4...

Page 50: ...itch on replace the fuse If the fault occurs repeatedly call Customer Service Power failure An interrupted programme will be resumed when the power returns If you wish to unload the laundry proceed as in Cleaning the drain pump page 45 Plug is loose or not plugged in Programme does not start Loading door not closed properly Checkwhetherlaundryistrappedin door Close the loading door a click should ...

Page 51: ...arge laundry items have become entangled and are not evenly distributed in the drum For safety reasons the high speed final spin cycle was automatically cancelled Do not put only large items in the drum Spin result unsatisfactory Reduced Ironing Q button touched for reduced spin speed see page 27 The Rinse P or Spin Í programme selected maximum spin speed see page 26 Spin cycle actuated several ti...

Page 52: ...displayed when the overdosage of detergent is detected Reduce the detergent dosage for the next wash cycle For severe imbalances during spinning an increase in time of approx 10 minutes can occur because of repeated distribution of the laundry Wash large and small together in order to reduce the imbalance If very cold water must be heated up an increase in time up to 20 minutes can result Drying p...

Page 53: ... Sensitive K 40 C _ 5 kg 0 81 kWh 73 5 l 1 23 h Sports Wash 30 C _ 2 5 kg 0 21 kWh 38 6 l 0 41 h Super Quick 30 C _ 2 kg 0 21 kWh 34 8 l 0 15 h Mixed Load 40 C _ 2 5 kg 0 60 kWh 36 2 l 0 50 h Intensive Dry ˆ _ 2 5 kg 1 83 kWh 30 6 l 1 51 h Gentle Dry Š _ 1 5 kg 1 16 kWh 29 l 1 27 h Cottons Eco 60 C Intensive Dry ˆ 2 auto drying cycles Wash Plus È 5 kg 4 56 kWh 106 l 5 52 h 2 10 h 3 42 h Programmes...

Page 54: ...the product number E Nr and the production number FD of the appliance These numbers are shown on the rating plate which can be found on the frame of the open door and also on the identification plate enclosed by a thick line on the front of the machine behind the nameplate Please note the two numbers in the space provided above In specifying the product number and production number of your applian...

Page 55: ...n listed here the local water and electricity supplier may have special requirements If in doubt have the appliance connected by a specialist Standard accessories Water drainage hose Water inlet hose Elbow for attaching the drainage hose e g to the sink Mains cable with plug Moisture in the drum is due to the final inspection which every washer dryer undergoes before it leaves the factory Dependin...

Page 56: ...s The installation surface must be solid and level Soft floor coverings e g carpets or floor coverings with a foam backing are not suitable If the washer dryer is to be installed on a wooden floor If possible install the washer dryer in a corner Screw a water resistant wooden board at least 30 mm thick to the floor Secure the washer dryer feet with fixing brackets If the washer dryer is to be inst...

Page 57: ...emoved before using the appliance for the first time and must be retained for any subsequent transport e g when moving Release all screws A using the A F 13 wrench until they can be moved freely Remove the four spacers They will fall to the floor when you tip the machine Insert the covers B A D C ...

Page 58: ...purpose a recess width of 60 cm is required The washer dryer must only be installed under a one piece worktop that is permanently attached to the surrounding cabinets Attention For safety reasons in built under installation a cover plate must be assembled by a specialist in place of the appliance cover plate Cover plate set can be obtained from a specialist store or the Customer Service order no W...

Page 59: ...engths Connection on left side Connection on right side Other hoses Available from specialist dealers Extended supply hose approx 2 20 m m cm ax 100 m cm ax 100 110cm 100cm 110cm m cm ax 100 m cm ax 100 150cm 140cm 150cm ...

Page 60: ...specialist dealer The water inlet hose must not be kinked or crushed modified or severed strength is no longer guaranteed Plastic threads must only be tightened by hand Do not remove the strainers from the water supply hose Check the mains water pressure The water pressure should be between 1 and 10 bars when the tap is turned on at least 8 litres of water is discharged per minute If the water pre...

Page 61: ...n of the wash basin Secure the drainage hose to prevent it from slipping out of the sink When the water is being pumped out of the washer dryer check that the water drains away quickly enough Aligning the washer dryer All four appliance feet must be firmly on the ground The washer dryer must not wobble Level the washer dryer with the assistance of the four adjustable feet and a spirit level Loosen...

Page 62: ... compatible The cable cross section is adequate The earthing system has been installed correctly The mains cable may be changed if required by an electrician only Replacement mains cable available from Customer Service Do not use multiple plugs sockets or extension cables In the event that an earth leakage circuit breaker is to be used only use types marked with the following symbol z Only this sy...

Page 63: ...ains Dismantle the supply and drainage hose Install transportation protection devices Having transported the appliance and ensured proper installation and connection allow the Empty programme to run through before starting the first wash programme Transporting the washer dryer Preparing and inserting the transport bolts Remove the 4 covers C Remove the rear cover D and prepare the transport bolts ...

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