Congratulations!
Your washing machine is a modern,
high quality domestic appliance.
This modern washing machine cleans
your laundry using the most
sophisticated washing processes
to obtain superior cleaning results.
Excellent engineering and reliability
reduce operating costs significantly.
An easy operation philosophy, a variety
of customized washing cycles and a
solid touch and feel make this
appliance a user-friendly assistant in
your household.
Your washer offers the following
standard features:
Low noise level for washing
and spinning.
Large door with magnetic door
lock.
Door opening 16 inches (41 cm),
quality sturdy hinge, opening angle
is 160 °.
Drum capacity 22 Ibs (10 kg) for
regular cotton loads.
Each washing machine which leaves
our factory has undergone a thorough
performance test and is in full working
condition. The appliance may contain
residual water due to the testing
procedures. If you have any questions
concerning installation of the washing
machine, our customer service will be
happy to advise you.
Further information and a selection of
our products can be found on our web
site: www.boschappliances.com
Please read and follow these operating
and installation instructions along with
all other information enclosed with the
washing machine.
These operating and installation
instructions describe various models.
Differences are indicated in the
appropriate places.
The illustrations may show different
details than your washer.
/k IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The warnings and safety
instructions in this manual can not
cover all possible risks, conditions
and situations that may arise. Use
common sense and exercise
caution when installing, maintaining
and operating this or any other
appliance.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, serious injury or death when
using your washing machine, follow
basic precautions, including the
following:
1. BOSCH washers are provided with
an Operating, Care and Installation
Instructions Manual. Read and
understand all instructions before
using the washing machine.
2. Do not wash articles that have
been previously cleaned, washed,
soaked, or spotted with gasoline,
dry cleaning solvents, other
flammable or explosive
substances as they give off vapors
that could ignite or explode.
3. Do not add gasoline, dry cleaning
solvents, or other flammable or
explosive substances to the wash
water. These substances give off
vapors that could ignite or
explode.
4. Under certain conditions hydrogen
gas may be produced in a hot
water system that has not been
used for 2 weeks or more.
HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.
If the hot water system has not
been used for this length of time,
turn on all hot water faucets and
let the water flow out of each
faucet for several minutes before
using the washing machine. This
will release any accumulated
hydrogen gas. As the gas is
flammable, do not smoke or use
Definitions
WARNING
- This indicates that
death or serious injuries may
occur as a result of
non-observance
of this warning.
CAUTION-
This indicates that
minor or moderate
injuries may
occur as a result of
non-observance
of this warning.
NOTICE - This indicates that
damage
to the appliance
or
property may occur as a result of
non-observance
of this warning.
This symbol is used to draw the
user's attention to important
matters.
an open flame while carrying out
this procedure.
5. To reduce the risk of fire, clothes,
cleaning rags, mop heads and the
like which have been soiled with
any flammable substance, such as
vegetable oil, cooking oil,
petroleum based oils or distillates,
waxes, fats, etc., must be kept
away from any source of ignition,
including a clothes dryer. These
items may contain flammable
substances which, even after
washing, may smoke or catch fire.
6. Do not bypass any safety devices.
7. Store all laundry chemicals and
aids in a cool dry place according
to the manufacturers' instructions.
8. To reduce the risk of fire or
electrical shock, DO NOT use an
extension cord or an adapter to
connect the washing machine to
the power supply.
9. Before the appliance is removed
from service or discarded, remove
the door and the power cord/plug.
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