How to turn on and use a Bosch washing machine

In the production of washing machines, Bosch uses innovations that ensure flawless operation of the devices and high quality of cleaning. The user of the equipment only needs to follow the operating rules and manufacturer’s recommendations. We learn how to turn on and use Bosch washing machines correctly.

Preparing a Bosch washing machine
How to turn on Bosch SMA
Washing modes
How to enable child lock
Expert recommendations
Catalog of BOSCH washing machines with characteristics

Preparing a Bosch washing machine

How much and where to pour powder

The washing result is greatly influenced by the amount of powder used. In addition, failure to comply with the norm when adding detergent can lead to increased foaming and malfunction of the machine.

The dosage of the powder is determined taking into account the following indicators:

degree of soiling of the laundry;
number of things;

type of fabric;
washing mode;
hardness of water.

Pour the powder into the tray

Before use, you must study the manufacturer's recommendations on the packaging of the product. Usually for 1 kg of dry laundry the following is poured into the tray:

for lightly soiled clothes – 150 g of powder;

for very dirty things - 225 g of product.

An insufficient amount of powder will result in the laundry not stretching. Excess detergent can cause unpleasant streaks on clothes.

Some Bosch CMA models are equipped with the option of weighing laundry before washing. In this case, focus on this indicator and add the required amount of powder.

The detergent tray in Bosch machines is a retractable plastic module that consists of three compartments:

Detergent is added to the compartment marked A, 1 or I to pre-soak laundry.

Section B, 2 or II is designed to load powder for the main work cycle.

The smallest container with a flower icon or the number 3/III is used for conditioner.

Bosch AGRs are equipped with sensitive filters, so it is better to use high-quality detergents recommended by the equipment manufacturer. A list of powder brands is published on the company’s website.

Control panel icons

Many Bosch washing machines, be it the Maxx 4, Maxx 5 or some other series, have a number of the same buttons and indicators. Among them:

Power button. Indicated by an icon in the shape of a circle containing a vertical line. Designed to turn the device on or off.
T-shirt design icon with stain. Intensive wash for heavily soiled laundry.
Key with the image of a pelvis with a vertical stripe. Prewash. Used to care for heavily soiled items; when activating the function, you need to add detergent not only to the main compartment of the cuvette, but also to the pre-wash compartment.
Iron icon – easy ironing function. When activated, the laundry crumples significantly less and is smoothed out much better.
A button with a symbol in the form of a basin of water with an up arrow. Water is a plus. Washing occurs with an increased amount of water, the duration of work increases, and several rinses are added. It is used when a large amount of powder is poured in, as well as when washing children's clothes or clothes of people suffering from allergic diseases. Helps completely remove detergent residue from laundry. The function is also relevant for regions with soft water.
Spiral icon. Spin adjustment button. Allows you to reduce or increase the spin depending on the type of fabric, or turn it off completely.
Key to start washing and set pause (an icon in the form of a diamond with a vertical stripe or, on other models, in the shape of a triangle and two stripes on the right).

Expensive Bosch washing machines are equipped with an electronic display. They are more informative: on the screen, in addition to temperature and spin, the maximum load of the selected mode is indicated, the time until its end is displayed, and error codes appear if the device malfunctions. At the same time, they, like equipment without a screen, have special indicators that tell you at what stage of washing the equipment is. These include:

basin with a cloud of steam on top. The main stage is washing.
A container filled with water. The machine is in the rinsing stage.
Spiral icon. The laundry is being spun.
A vertical stripe with an arrow pointing to it. The work is completed.

Washing machines with a display are more technologically advanced and have a number of additional functions. Among them:

A button with a picture of a clock and the inscription “Speed”. Speed Perfect function. Designed to reduce the cycle time when washing lightly soiled laundry.
A piece of paper with the letter E and the inscription “Eco”. Eco Perfect function. When choosing it, energy consumption is reduced, the water temperature is lowered, but due to the longer run time of the mode, the quality of washing remains high.
Dial with arrows. “End in” function or, in other words, delayed start. Allows you to delay the start of the program for up to 24 hours.

In addition to various buttons, every Bosch washing machine, be it the Classixx 5, Serie 4 or another, is equipped with a mode selector. These are washing programs for different types of laundry.

Bosch washing machines are equipped with the following washing programs:

An icon depicting a shirt hanging on a hanger. Synthetic fabrics. The duration of the mode is from 55 to 91 minutes at a temperature of 40°C.
Dress with flower and bodysuit. Mode for cotton and linen fabrics. Water temperature – from 40 to 90° at the user’s choice. The cycle time is from 80 to 135 minutes.
Dress with a flower and trousers (on some models – dress, shirt, bodysuit). Used for washing mixed fabrics at 40° – 60°C. Completion time – from 50 minutes.
Shirt with butterfly. Delicate linen made of silk or satin can be washed carefully at 30°C. The spin is performed at minimum speed. Duration – half an hour.
A skein of thread and a basin with a lowered hand. Hand wash wool. The regime is performed for 40 minutes at 30°C. The drum rotates very slowly, the amount of water is increased, and the spin speed is low.
Sliders. Program for children's things. To remove all bacteria and germs from them, the regime is performed for a long time and at high temperatures.
Jeans icon. Intended for washing denim fabrics for 40-80 minutes. Water temperature – 40° – 60°С.
Drawing of a shirt or blouse. Mode for washing appropriate items. Duration – from 40 to 80 minutes at a temperature of 40° to 60°C.
T-shirt icon with number. Wash sports items at 60°C for 80 minutes.
Winter jacket image. Program "Down Jackets". Designed for washing items with filling at 40°C and maximum spin. The program does not allow fluff or other contents of the jacket to form a solid lump.
Drawing of the month with stars. Night cycle. Designed for regions where the cost of water and electricity is lower at night than during the day. For this program, spinning and notification of the end of the mode are disabled. The user can enable these functions when he wakes up in the morning.
Pelvis with an arrow pointing down. Draining. The function is launched if things do not need to be wrung out or if the program needs to be stopped.
Mode with a dial image. Fast and energetic work within 60 minutes.
A dial half or a quarter full means a quick 30 or 15 minute wash. Modes are used to refresh laundry. A full wash is not possible with these programs.

Before you start using your Bosch washing machine, you need to study the special icons for all programs located on the control panel. Each model has basic buttons: on/off, wash, rinse, spin. The Bosch Classixx 5 model does not have a power button; instead, machine owners use a lever to switch programs. And the “start” button allows you to set the child lock - to do this you need to press it for 4 seconds.

The choice of mode depends on the type of fabric and the purpose of the item. Modern machines usually contain 12-16 modes in their program.

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Washing modes can be indicated on the panel by the following icons:

Shirt on a hook - washing synthetics, lasts from 0.5 to 1.5 hours, water temperature - 40°C.
Flower dress and bodysuit – mode for cotton, with a duration of 2 hours and a maximum temperature of 95°C.
Dress with flower and trousers - quick wash.
Shirt with bow tie – for washing delicate fabrics: silk, satin. It is carried out at low temperature, with a light spin.
Pants – mode for washing denim fabrics.
A palm in a bowl of water and a skein of yarn is a mode for washing delicate items, including wool.
Romper - wash baby clothes at high temperature.
T-shirt – washing sportswear.

Some of the models, for example, Bosch maxx 5, have special functions. They are indicated by the following icons:

T-shirt with black stain – mode for removing stubborn stains. Not intended for delicate items.
Basin with a vertical stripe - soaking things.
Iron - light ironing.
A basin with water and an arrow pointing up - additional rinsing.

To choose the optimal mode, you should study the labels on the clothes; they will tell you which type of washing is best suited for a particular item. It is recommended not to mix light and colored laundry in one wash, and for expensive delicate items to use the appropriate mode.

How to turn on Bosch SMA

Once you've sorted your items, load them into the drum and slam the door. Then pour the required amount of detergent into the tray.

Next, select a program and, if necessary, adjust it: change the temperature mode or the spin speed of the drum. Bosch machines allow the user to make these changes and even delay the start of the wash.

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Some Bosch SMA models are equipped with special options for:

saving resources;
reduction of work cycle time;

anti-crease protection;
improving the quality of rinsing.

These functions must be activated before starting the wash. All that remains is to press the start button and, after a set time, remove clean laundry from the drum.

Safety precautions

To ensure safe operation of washing equipment, you must carefully read the instructions. For it, you should determine a place in the house where it can be immediately found if necessary.

When operating the machine, the following safety rules must be observed:

The device can only be used at home for washing textiles. The machine must be connected to cold water;
Keep pets and small children away from the equipment;
Do not touch the glass of the machine door while it is in operation. The glass can be very hot.
Turn the machine on and off only with dry hands;
Cut off the power cord and break the hatch door lock when disposing of the unit. This is necessary so that small children do not lock themselves in the car if they play with it.
When connecting and installing the device, follow all rules. This will avoid electric shock, water leakage, fire and other accidents.

Washing modes

Each user quickly gets used to his technique and regularly uses certain programs. Bosch developers have provided the machines with the necessary washing modes - from 12 to 16 options, depending on the model.

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The set of basic Bosch CMA programs includes:

"Cotton";
"Synthetics";
“Quick wash.

Among the special installed programs it is worth noting:

"Jeans";
"Pooh";
"Baby clothes";
"Sportswear";

"Wool";
"Silk";
"Pre-soak";
"Removing stains."

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The desired program is selected using a rotary switch, each of them is signed and marked with a specific symbol. If you have any difficulties deciphering the icons, please refer to the user manual.

Installation of the device

Before operating the washing equipment, it is necessary to remove the transport fasteners. They may be needed in the future when transporting the device, so they should be saved.

Four bolts are located at the rear of the machine. Unscrew them using the SW 13 key. You need to insert plugs into the bolt holes.

The installation location of the device plays a very important role. The stability of the machine will depend on it. Washing equipment should be placed on a smooth and hard surface. There should be no carpet or other soft coverings on it. It is advisable to install the device on a tiled or concrete floor.

If installation will be carried out on a plank floor or plinth, then the surface must be prepared in advance. In this case, a water-repellent wooden board with a thickness of 30 millimeters is screwed to the floor. And the legs of the washing machine need to be secured with special retaining tongues WMZ 2200.

How to enable child lock

Bosch designers have provided a useful feature - the ability to lock the control panel from children. To activate and remove the protection, you must press the start/pause button and hold it for 5-8 seconds. A key icon will appear on the display.

Bosch washing machines are able to remember the modes that the user selects, so the next time you turn it on, the lock will continue to operate. This will prevent you from setting the desired program.

The problem is solved by holding the start/pause button. It may be easier to immediately remove the lock and turn off the machine immediately after finishing washing.

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Additional

programs

^ Rinsing

A rinse followed by a spin cycle for hand-washed laundry or for starching.

Reduced spin speed.

This program is designed for spinning hand washed laundry. Before that

You should set the required centrifuge speed. The detergent solution or water from rinsing before spinning is drained.

Reduced spin speed.

^ Drain

This program is designed to drain the water in which the laundry was rinsed after running a program with activated

function "a".

Expert recommendations

To prevent the appearance of mold that is dangerous to human health, take care of your machine after each wash:

Dry the detergent tray.
Wipe the door and sealing rubber with a dry cloth.
Leave the hatch open for ventilation.

Interior and exterior surfaces should be cleaned regularly with a mild detergent. You can clean the machine using folk methods based on the use of such improvised substances as:

soda;
vinegar;

lemon acid;
laundry soap.

Use gloves to protect your sensitive hands from exposure to various substances.

Modern household appliances are simple and easy to use and at the same time solve a lot of household problems. The developers of Bosch washing machines have equipped the devices with all the necessary programs and options. The user can only use them correctly and take care of his equipment.