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Manufacturers of Bosch washing equipment provide detailed operating instructions. The manual for the machine contains all the information that a future owner of the equipment may need: safety precautions, general rules of use, recommendations, etc.

This article contains brief instructions for the Bosch Maxx 4 washing machine, which will help you understand the equipment.

How does this option work?

When washing in night mode, the device operates as quietly as possible. All noisy stages are skipped, and when the washing machine finishes operating, no sound signal is heard. The noise is reduced by reducing the spin intensity, the maximum number of revolutions is 700.

However, experienced users note that Bosch appliances with a night wash program create almost as much noise as other models. When the living space is very small, all sounds will be clearly audible. If the owners are light sleepers, they are unlikely to want to start the device at night. At the same time, installing and launching equipment in a large house away from the bedrooms will not harm the owners’ rest in any way.

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.

Diagnosis of machine breakdowns

Bosch equipment is highly reliable; breakdowns rarely occur with it. To indicate malfunctions, codes displayed on the machine display are used.

The most common complaints from owners are about the following problems:

The water does not drain out after washing;
the drum does not rotate;
the water does not heat up;
The car engine does not start;
Water does not collect at the beginning of the wash.

The reason for the lack of drainage may be a breakdown of the drain pump or its clogging. The water supply is usually disrupted due to a malfunction of the inlet hose or a clogged pump. These problems can be avoided if, when connecting the machine, you install good water filters that will prevent blockages, scale and rust.

Problems with the drum occur due to a malfunction of the engine, electronic failures or wear on the drive belt. If the drum makes a loud noise, the bearings or shock absorbers may be broken, or there may be foreign objects in the drum.

To determine the cause of the breakdown and eliminate the problems, it is best to contact a specialist.

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.

Bosch Maxx 4 can be placed under a solid countertop. In this case, instead of a plastic top cover, a cover made of sheet metal is installed.

The inlet hose is connected only to a cold water supply.

There are several connection methods:

To a separate pipe;
To the kitchen sink faucet;
To the bath faucet.

The hose has plastic nuts. Therefore, you need to screw them on by hand, without over-tightening. The inlet hose must be taut. Make sure it doesn't bend.

Preparing for washing

Before you start washing wool items, prepare the item. In this case, preliminary preparation for washing clothes plays an important role.

Before washing woolen items, do not be lazy and go through the following preparation steps:

Read the short instructions on the labels. Remember that natural fiber products differ from each other, and therefore there is no standard rule for caring for and washing them. You will only learn how to properly wash, dry and iron each woolen item by reading the recommendations on the tag, and if they are not enough for you to get the full picture. It is important to know at least the exact composition of the product in order to take advantage of additional sources of knowledge.
In a room with good lighting (preferably daylight), before washing woolen clothes, examine sweaters, sweaters, hats, etc. for contamination. If you find them, treat the problem areas with ordinary peroxide (bought at the pharmacy) or kitchen vinegar. These solutions are absolutely safe for natural delicate fibers.
Before putting your sweater or hat in the washing machine, where you will wash it by hand, turn the item inside out and check its integrity. If you find even the smallest defects, wait a little while washing and, if possible, correct them. Then it will be easier to wash. Otherwise, after any washing, or even rinsing, if there is the slightest hole, the item may become deformed, or the size of the defect on it will increase.

Don’t forget that although all modern devices have a “Wool” mode, you can only find out whether a particular wool item can be washed in a machine after you study its composition and recommendations on the labels.

Soak

There is a category of clothing that can only be cleaned by soaking.

Before you start washing woolen items by hand, here are some guidelines:

Organize things by color. Please note that some products may fade. If you doubt whether it is possible to soak colored woolen items with dark-dyed ones, then you can check this yourself. Place the product that is in doubt in a separate basin, fill it with warm water no higher than 30°C and add a little special detergent. If the item sheds, the water will become colored. Always soak white clothes separately.
Fill a container with cold or lukewarm water (up to 30°C). There should be a lot of water, because the products absorb it strongly. For example, a camel wool jacket should be washed only in a large 40-liter bowl, and preferably in a half-filled bathtub (standard size). The thicker and denser the item, the more liquid it will absorb and the easier it is to wash. If there is not enough water, the clothes will not stretch properly.
Before hand washing wool, leave the items in a solution of water and detergent. To do this, use only special gels or ordinary hair shampoo (if the clothes are not very dirty and just need to be refreshed). Do not under any circumstances use regular powder unless it clearly states that it is intended for such things.
Here's a tip on how to properly wash wool socks. Pre-shake the items and distribute them by color, then treat the soles (the dirtiest part) with detergent and place them in a container with cold water for several hours.
Many people are interested in the question: is it possible to wash woolen items in a washing machine after soaking? Yes. This is why there is a Wool washing mode, which, by the way, involves soaking. Therefore, if you initially planned to send your clothes to an automatic cleaning device, but there are no heavy stains on them (stains from soil, paint or corrosive odors), you can skip the soaking step. Your machine can handle this on its own.
There is no need to soak sheep's wool before washing it. Immediately send the product to the machine, but without “Spin”.

Washing modes

The required washing program is selected by turning the knob located on the control panel.

The Bosch Maxx 4 model contains the following washing modes:

White linen. Suitable for washing heavily soiled cotton items.
Intensive wash. This mode is used when you need to wash very dirty things.
Washing colored laundry with pre-soaking. The laundry soaking cycle occurs at a water temperature of 60 0.
Colored linen. This mode is used for washing cotton and linen items. It differs from the previous program in that it does not soak things.
Synthetics. This program is suitable for washing mixed fabrics.
Wool. Program for washing woolen items.
Thin linen. Used when washing delicate fabrics (silk, tulle, etc.).

The program selector also allows you to select the spin, rinse and drain functions.

The control panel contains buttons with which you can select the following additional functions:

Quick wash mode;
Additional rinse;
Reducing the spin speed;
Stops the selected program without draining the drum. In other words, this button turns off the spin cycle.

Helpful information

Tips for using different programs of a Bosch washing machine:

When selecting the “Down Jackets” mode, you should use liquid detergents. The powder will be difficult to rinse out of the fabric, leaving behind streaks. This program is suitable not only for outerwear, but also for small blankets.
It is impossible to determine the exact washing time for each program, since it varies depending on the set parameters. You can understand how long the machine will complete the cycle using the values on the screen.
The "Wool" mode is not compatible with any additional option. This program works with basic settings. You can only turn off the spin or water heating.

How to start the wash?

When starting the washing machine, you first need to turn on the cold water supply. Then you need to connect the equipment to the electrical network. Using the selector, select the desired program.

The buttons on the control panel allow you to select an additional function if necessary. Next you need to click the “Start” button. At this moment the washing process should start. Now you just need to wait for the process to complete.

In some cases, it is necessary to stop the running program and change the washing mode.

To do this you need to do the following:

The program selector must be set to the “zero” position.
Wait a couple of seconds and select a new washing mode.
Start the wash by pressing the appropriate button. The washing program will change and the laundry process will begin again.

It is important not only to choose the right washing mode, but also to pour the detergent into the correct compartment of the powder receptacle. To avoid mistakes at this stage, you need to know how the dispenser works.

The Bosch Maxx 4 powder receptacle contains only three sections:

Compartment for air conditioner (in the middle);
Section for main detergent (left). This compartment is also designed for bleach;
Soaking section (right).

How to use the Spin mode

There are no difficulties in using the function. Even an “inexperienced” user can handle this. The procedure involves the following sequence of actions:

We put clothes in the SMA drum. The volume of things will depend on the maximum allowable load of a particular washing machine model. Overloading of linen, as well as its shortage, should be avoided. Because this may cause an error in the software.
Close the hatch door.
Turn the toggle switch to the “Spin” icon.
Using the handle or pressing the button with the corresponding inscription, we set the drum rotation speed (revolutions per minute).
Let us remind you! The selection may be automatically limited depending on which program was initially selected.
We start the program by pressing the “Start/Pause” button.

Most SMAs (Bosch, Samsung, Candy and others) have the ability to change the drum rotation speed not only before starting the program, but also in the middle of the cycle without stopping it.

Equipment care

When cleaning your washing machine, the first thing you need to do is disconnect it from the power supply to avoid getting an electric shock. The outside of the device should be wiped with a mild soap solution. There is no need to use solvents and all kinds of cleaning products. The washed machine should be thoroughly wiped with a dry cloth.

It is recommended to wipe the drum with a dry cloth after each wash. It is also important to wipe the rubber cuff. Then an unpleasant odor and mold will not appear in the washing machine.

To remove limescale and scale from equipment, special products should be used. Such products must be used with caution, as they contain acids.

The detergent container should be cleaned and rinsed after every 3-4 washes. It is also necessary to periodically clean the fill and drain filters. But you don't have to do this too often. The drain filter is located in the lower corner of the device. And the inlet filter is located at the connection point between the inlet hose and the body of the machine.

Answers to popular questions

Users often have questions about the operation of the washing machine. Below are brief answers to the most common ones.

How to remove the lock and unlock the door? Some models are equipped with a child lock feature - the control panel is locked so that a child cannot change the settings. For example, for the WAW 28440 OE model, to activate this option, you need to simultaneously press and hold the “End in -” and “End in +” buttons for three seconds. Unlocking is carried out in a similar way. As for the door, it automatically locks when the machine starts working, and then the lock is also automatically released at the end of the wash cycle, which includes draining. In some models, it is possible to open the door after the program has started in order to reload forgotten items - this can be done by pressing a special key while the machine has not yet filled with water.
How to open the door/lid/hatch? Based on the above, access to the drum can only be gained after the machine has drained the water. Accordingly, you must either wait until the end of the wash or install a forced drain (for example, if you urgently need to stop washing and remove something from the drum). If the tank is already empty, but the door still remains locked, then in this case a malfunction or breakdown can be assumed. Reboot the machine (unplug it for 20-30 minutes) - if it was a failure due to the board, then after the reboot the door will open. If this does not help, then you will have to call customer service.
How to clean the washing machine and filter? The manufacturer does not recommend using folk remedies such as vinegar or citric acid to clean washing machines, as this can have a bad effect on the rubber and plastic parts located inside the device. It is better to use a special tool. It must be placed in the machine and run a self-cleaning program or just a washing program at maximum temperature (it is better to clarify this point in the instructions for each specific model).
How to drain the water? This can be done by running the drain program, or forcefully if some kind of failure has occurred in the machine and the water does not drain. To do this, you need to wait until it cools down, open the service cover, remove the emergency drain hose from the holders and lower it into a bucket or basin. And then open the pump cover and drain the residue. If an emergency hose is not provided, then water can be drawn through the filter hole located in the lower part of the housing.
How to get the bone and how to get to the drum? A bra underwire is perhaps the main enemy of any washing machine. If it is not pulled out in time, it can lead to the most serious consequences. The easiest way to get this part is if it has not completely fallen through and one end sticks out of the drum hole: then you need to grab it with pliers or tweezers and pull it out. It’s worse if the bone falls through completely—in this case, you’ll have to disassemble the car and get to the insides. But first check whether it has slipped into the filter or pump - and if it is not there, then it means that it remains somewhere inside, and the intervention of a qualified specialist will be required.
How to soak laundry? Heavily soiled items are not washed during the normal cycle, so they require additional treatment. Clothes can either be soaked separately and then placed in the machine and set to a standard program, or set to a pre-wash program.
How to turn off the sound? The sound signal when the wash is finished is a convenient feature, but sometimes it gets in the way. In this case, you can disable it. For example, on the WAN 2416 SOE model, you must first enable configuration mode. The volume of information signals is adjusted by pressing the “End in” key with the programmer set to position “2”, and the volume of the key signal is adjusted by the same key with the programmer set to position “3”.

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Features of the Bosch SMA

There are brand names that do not need advertising. Among them is the oldest German company Bosch, which has been producing household appliances for the last hundred years. In order for washing machines to safely exhaust their service life, you need to use them correctly.

Long service life. The quality of the assembly practically does not depend on the country of origin - the company, valuing its reputation, vigilantly monitors production facilities organized in other countries.
Economical use of resources. Bosch models have an energy efficiency class of at least A+ and A++.
Automatic weighing. The device itself calculates the optimal consumption of water and powder.
The VarioSoft drum ensures gentle washing of delicate fabrics.

Among the disadvantages of Bosch, experts and users note:

noisy spin operation;
higher cost compared to analogues.

Bosch washing machine modes

The main set of programs includes traditional cotton (with temperature ranges from 20°C to 90°C) and synthetics (temperature range 30-60°C). There are also several special programs for certain types of clothing and home textiles: “Jeans”, “Shirts”, “Down jackets”, “Down blanket”, “Sportswear”, “Children’s clothing”. In addition, the developers have provided washing programs for wool, silk and delicate fabrics, as well as several quick modes lasting from 15 to 60 minutes.

Why are icons needed?

If you write all the options in words on the control panel, it will be completely covered with inscriptions - this is inconvenient to read and complicates the search for the desired mode. So that the user can quickly find the desired function, associative pictures are used that make them think about a specific process. The pictures are easy to remember, the main thing is that once you find out what they mean, it will be easy for your memory to choose the right option.

The manufacturer used intuitive drawings to indicate options. For example, a butterfly. Most people associate it with tenderness and lightness. It is not difficult to guess that we are talking about a delicate washing mode. Users with insufficiently developed associative thinking may have difficulty deciphering pictures on their own - the instructions will help them. Advantages of drawings over inscriptions:

take up less space;
informative;
easy to decipher.

One small picture can contain the amount of information presented in 2-3 sentences.

How are the icons deciphered in Bosch?

All pictures depicted on SMA models from the Bosch brand can be divided into three categories:

Icons about things. They specify what exactly is being washed - jeans, curtains, shoes, children's or sports items.
About the type of fabric. Indicate the material used to make the products - cotton, wool, silk, synthetics.
Programs and subroutines.
Special features.

Let's give descriptions of the pictures used by the German brand and take a closer look at their classification.

Basic icons

These include drawings that are used in all Bosch models:

Identification of the on/off button. It looks like a circle with a vertical line inside.
Wash. The picture is a basin half filled with water. There are many process options - manual, preliminary, delicate, express, economy.
Rinsing. Basin with water.
Spin. Twisted spiral. A choice of speeds is provided.

Items and types of fabrics

The mode is selected depending on the material of manufacture and purpose of the product:

A shirt hung on a hook is for synthetics. The duration of the program is determined by the drum load. Range - from half an hour to 1.5 hours. Water heating - up to 40 °C. Synthetic items washed in this mode are completely safe.
Floral dress and bodysuit. For cotton. Duration: 2 hours. Time varies depending on additional options selected. Maximum temperature: 90–95 °C.
Dress with a flower and trousers. Combined and quick wash. The duration is determined by the load on the drum and the model. So, Bosch classixx 5 machines wash in this mode for half an hour, and logixx 6 - 50 minutes. The maximum water heating in express mode is 50 °C.

Model with night option

Not all Bosch machine models have the night wash function, but you can find it quite often in modern devices from this manufacturer. An example is the Bosch WLG2426SOE washing machine, which belongs to the MAXX5 line, produced under the famous German brand. The main advantages of this model: small size (45 cm wide with a maximum load of 5 kg), LED display on the front, affordable price for many consumers, etc.

The machine is equipped with the latest Strong Power Drive motor, resistant to mechanical stress, durable and wear-resistant. Models in the MAXX5 line use Vario Perfect technology, which has 2 components: Vario Perfect and ECO. By activating this function, you can significantly reduce the time and material costs of regular washing.

The washing machine has a delayed start programmed. This means that the equipment can be automatically started after a certain period of time within a day, and not immediately after switching on. This way, you can do laundry without compromising your personal schedule.

To clean children's clothes and linen used by people with allergic reactions, there is a WATER+ function. Things take much longer to rinse than usual. This allows you to completely wash out any remaining detergents.

Important! When turning on the WATER+ mode, it is recommended to use gel-like products rather than powders to better rinse chemicals from fabrics.

Voltage surges or surges often occur in the electrical network. The Volt Check function helps protect equipment from such phenomena and ensure its safety. If there is an urgent need, the machine will automatically stop the wash cycle.

How to set the optimal mode?

Before setting up your washing machine, study the items you are about to wash. If you are not sure what kind of material it is and what tests it can be subjected to, study the label with conventional drawings. On the label, which is attached to literally every item, there is information about the composition of the fabric, as well as about the permissible temperature, the use of detergents, bleaches, etc. There are products for which automatic washing is contraindicated - it is recommended to wash them by hand.

In Bosch washing machines, icons are shown near the rotary switch - with one movement of the hand, the appropriate program is selected. You can limit yourself to this, or you can make adjustments to the selected program or add additional options, improving the quality of washing.

Drying woolen items

In order for your warm and soft clothes to be worn for a long time, maintaining their appearance and properties, it is important not only to know in what water you can wash them, but also how to dry woolen items.

Do not forget that even if you follow all the recommendations for manual or automatic cleaning, the item may become deformed if you do not apply the basic rules for drying delicate items:

If you know how to properly hand wash woolen items and prefer this type of cleaning, do not wring out the item as hard as you can. Leave the clothes on the tray to drain. Press it lightly, but do not twist it as hard as you can (this will stretch and wrinkle it). Moisture must remain so that there are no wrinkles.
Before drying a woolen item, regardless of which method you have previously chosen for washing, lay the item on a large towel and twirl the roller. There is no need to press or twist it.
Clothes made from natural yarn should only be dried by laying them out on a horizontal surface. Otherwise, all efforts to preserve the shape of your favorite clothes during cleaning will be in vain. Find a flat area and place the product on it, after a while turn it over.
After drying, shake the item slightly, this will make it softer and return to its shape faster.

Useful tips

The conventional images used in Bosch devices are in many ways similar to the images printed on clothing labels. This makes choosing the appropriate mode easier. Selection tips:

Be sure to study the label attached to the clothing - decipher the icons depicted on it.
Find out exactly what effect a particular option will have on a particular item before you install it.
Do not load white and colored items into the drum at the same time.
For expensive delicate items, it is better to choose hand washing.
Try to wash things in special bags. This applies, first of all, to shoes, linen and products with accessories.

Factors affecting washing time

The operating time of the machine depends on the set modes; it is lengthened by additional functions, reduced by low temperatures and by skipping some actions.

Water heating temperature

Water is drawn from a cold tap and heated automatically. The higher the temperature, the longer the device operates. It takes 10-15 minutes to heat up to 95°; the duration of operation, accordingly, increases depending on the assigned temperature.

Extra rinse

A new set of water for repeated rinsing, as well as the work itself, increases the cycle by 15-25 minutes.

Spin speed

Getting laundry semi-dry requires high spin speeds. At low speeds you can dry things in 10 minutes, at high speeds it will take 15 minutes.

Extra wash function

Up to a quarter of an hour is added for additional washing, during which time the drum rotates, consuming electricity.

Soak

Pre-soaking extends the wash by 15-30 minutes, depending on the machine model.

Boiling function

When boiling is scheduled, additional electricity consumption occurs to heat the water, which increases the time by 5-10 minutes.

Laundry weight

Determining the weight of laundry is available only in expensive models of washing machines of the latest generations. Performing an additional function extends the operation of the device.

Degree of pollution

Only highly intelligent, expensive machine models can determine how dirty the laundry is. The wash is extended by the processor's operating time and additional time for washing.

Individual features of the model

Modern models of washing machines, in general, work faster. Water heating is accelerated, drainage occurs more dynamically, and transition to another operation occurs. Old machines can complete the minimum amount of work in 40 minutes, modern machines can be completed in 15-30 minutes.