Bosch Maxx 5 Speed Edition, instructions, description of the washing machine

The Bosch Maxx 5 speed edition washing machine has a standard one-piece white body. The hatch door is round, has durable glass and a rim made of silver-gray dense plastic. The main advantage of the machine is that it has a special intelligence of electronics. The technique works and depends on the situation. Sensors constantly analyze the washing performance.

This narrow machine is very economical: one wash uses only 0.17 kWh per kilogram of clothes. The electronic system evaluates each load of laundry, determining the strictly required amount of water.

The surface of the machine drum is covered with hundreds of drops, ensuring a gentle effect on fabrics. Asymmetrical grips help guide items to the center of the drum. And the 3D-Aquaspar system constantly supplies water with detergent dissolved in it from above.

A full range of special modes is provided for laundry care. These include washing items made from natural fibers (cotton, linen, silk and wool) and washing certain clothes.

The sports program is designed for washing microfiber products. The baby mode includes an additional rinse to completely remove powder residue. There is a quick wash for mixed loads of lightly soiled items.

Model characteristics

Before purchasing a Bosch Maxx 5 speed edition washing machine and starting operation, you should familiarize yourself with the characteristics. The device has standard dimensions - 60x40x85 cm and front loading type. Performance class A, 5 temperature settings from 20° to 90°.

The device consumes 44 liters of water per wash. The program is selected using buttons located on the electronic panel. Maximum load – 5 kg. A combination of certain keys locks the control panel, which is necessary to prevent the door from opening.

The device is equipped with a special program that allows you to delay the start for a certain time. The display shows information about the set mode, time before washing starts and possible errors.

The washing machine spins clothes at a drum rotation speed of 1000 rpm. The device is assigned spin class C. A signal will indicate the completion of the washing process. The built-in installation method under the sink or furniture is not suitable for appliances. The Bosch Maxx 5 speed edition washing machine is a free-standing type.

Before you buy and start using the Bosch Maxx 5 SpeedPerfect washing machine, find out about its main distinctive features:

Things are loaded from the front; the device has round doors made of durable transparent glass;
In terms of operating efficiency, the Bosch Maxx 5 series washing machine is classified as class A;
5 temperature modes from 20 to 90 degrees;
On average, for one wash the device takes 40 liters of water;
The program is set using an electronic keypad;
There is a special program that allows you to delay the start of work for a certain time;
The device has a display that displays information about the set mode and possible errors, as well as the time before the wash starts;
The number of rotations for spinning clothes is 1000 revolutions. The spin efficiency of the Bosch Maxx 5 washing machine was rated C by experts;
You can use a key combination to lock the control panel;
The device uses a signal to indicate the end of work;
The Bosch Maxx 5 generation washing machine has standard dimensions, namely an area of 60x40 cm and a height of 85 cm;

The device is not built into furniture or under the sink. Standard design and dimensions are designed for stand-alone installation.

Correct installation of the machine

Bosch Maxx 5 washing appliances should be installed on a reinforced surface. It should be noted that during the washing process the machine may move due to strong vibration. That is why it should be installed level. It’s even better to fix the body by additionally securing the legs.

It is important to note that this washing equipment is heavy. Therefore, you need to be very careful when moving it from one place to another.

After unpacking the machine, you need to check the condition of the case. If damage is found, the equipment must be returned to the store. You don't even need to connect it to the mains.

If the body of the machine has no defects, then you can install it. However, it is necessary to first prepare the place where the washing equipment will be located.

To do this you need to do the following:

Strengthen the floor. It is not at all necessary to make the floor perfectly level, because at the base of the washing machine there are twist-out legs with which you can adjust its position.
Organize the removal of sewerage and water pipes. You also need to install a moisture-resistant outlet for the washing machine.
Check the space in which the washing machine will be placed. The gap between objects located nearby should be at least 1 centimeter.

The fifth Bosch Maxx model contains special transport bolts on the rear wall. They secure the drum during transportation. Before using the machine, they should be unscrewed. These bolts should be collected, but not thrown away. They may be needed in the future.

Then you need to plug the holes for the bolts. It is also necessary to remove the drain and fill hoses from the fixing fasteners. But this is done after moving the washing machine to the installation site.

Then you need to place a building level on the lid of the washer, and then unscrew its legs one by one until the machine is level. The deviation should not exceed 2 degrees. Next, you need to connect the drain hose to the sewer. It needs to be bent in such a way that water remains in the knee. Then no foreign odors from the sewer pipe will enter the machine. The best connection height is 60 centimeters.

Next, you need to connect the inlet hose to the water pipe. This is done through a tee tap. The connections must be insulated with foam. The tee valve outlets must have a standard diameter (3⁄4 inches). Before screwing on the inlet hose, you must check that all rubber seals are present.

Do not connect washing equipment to a water supply with low water pressure. Checking the pressure is very simple. You need to open the tap and then count the number of liters of water that will flow out of the water supply in one minute. Must be at least 8 liters.

At the final stage, you need to plug in the washing machine. But first you need to check that the outlet is working properly. If you have doubts at this stage, it is better to contact an electrician. It is important that the outlet is grounded. It must also cope with the maximum load that the Bosch machine can create.

Intended use

The washing machine is exclusively intended for household use:

For washing machine washable textiles and hand washable wool.
For use with cold drinking water, standard detergents and special laundry detergents that can be used in washing machines.
When dosing all detergents, household detergents, special laundry treatment products and laundry detergents, it is imperative to follow the manufacturer's recommendations.
Children over 8 years of age or persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge are allowed to use the washing machine unless they are supervised by or have received instructions from a person responsible for their safety.
Do not allow pets near the washing machine.

Installation and first launch of Bosch Maxx 5 Speed Edition, instructions for users

Before use, any washing machine must be properly secured. It is also important to decide on the location. It may even need to be prepared in advance. So, if the surface in the bathroom or kitchen where you plan to install the Bosch Max 5 speed edition is uneven, then start preparing it (it may require minor repairs).

This is important, because if the unit stands on a slope, its spare parts will quickly become unusable. Moreover, during operation the device vibrates a little, and on a crooked area it can even move noticeably, which will also speed up the breakdown.

So, before installation:

As mentioned above, take care of the area where the device will stand. If the situation is not critical and the floor is generally level, but the level shows a slight deviation, then you can adjust the legs on the washing machine itself.
Pre-prepare the water supply and drainage system in the bathroom, kitchen or other room, and also install a special outlet for rooms with high humidity.
Calculate the size of the niche for the device so that after installation there is free space on all sides (at least 1 cm).

Preparing laundry

Sort your laundry according to the type of fabric/fiber; pollution.

Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for caring for the product.

Information on product care labels:

White linen: 95 – 90 °C
Colored laundry 30-60 °C
Synthetics 30 -60 °C
Delicate laundry 30 – °C

Silk and wool for hand and machine wash cold water, 30 -40°C

Washing rules

When dosing all detergents, household products, for special treatment of laundry and laundry detergents, be sure to follow the manufacturer's recommendations. Avoid contact of cleaning and pre-treatment products (e.g. stain removers, pre-wash sprays) with the surfaces of the washing machine. Wipe off any spray, splashes or other residue/drops immediately with a damp cloth.

Remove everything from your pockets. Make sure, in particular, that there are no metal objects (paper clips, etc.) left in your pockets. Wash thin linen in a net/bag (stockings, bra). Close the zippers and fasten the buttons on the underwear.

Brush sand out of pockets and cuffs. Remove hooks from curtains or tie them in a net/bag. Wash new textiles separately.

Features of power determination

Calculating the power consumed by the machine is a mandatory and strictly regulated procedure. Before putting this parameter on the label, the manufacturer conducts testing. The maximum permitted weight of cotton laundry is placed in the drum of the washing machine, and then a cycle is started to heat the water to 60 degrees. The electricity “eaten” by the equipment is measured and divided into total capacity and time. As a result, you will find out how many kW is spent per hour on 1 kg of things.

The power consumed by the washing machine varies depending on the washing conditions.

The displayed value is not unchanged - it remains so only when washing cotton at 60 degrees at maximum load. In practice, conditions often differ from factory conditions: less laundry is loaded, a different program is selected, or a different type of fabric is washed. All this affects final energy consumption. So, the number of kilowatts “eaten” by equipment depends on:

the principle of operation of the unit (semi-automatic washing machines consume less, and full-fledged machines consume more);
type of laundry fabric (wet synthetics, wool, silk differ from cotton in weight, so the energy spent on washing them will vary);
the selected program (as a rule, everything depends on the specified duration and water heating: low-temperature and fast modes are considered more economical than cycles of 90 degrees and 1.5-2 hours);
drum fullness (the more things are loaded, the more the electricity “winds”).

The variability of power does not make it a useless parameter. Thanks to the indicated value, you can compare different models, choosing the most profitable option. The fact is that the low kW consumption when washing cotton shows that in other modes the machine will work more economically.

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.

Benefits of Bosch Maxx 5 Speed Edition

If you have little time to analyze the information and make a choice in favor of a specific model, we suggest you review the main advantages and disadvantages of the Bosch Maxx 5 series washing machine, which are not mentioned in bold in the operating instructions.

Let's start with the good properties:

The device received the maximum rating from experts in terms of performance. It is generally accepted that automatic washing devices of category “A” clean things well from dirt and preserve the color and shape of fabrics;
Thanks to the many programs that can be adjusted and supplemented, it is suitable for washing almost all things;
Convenience and ease of operation;
A special feature of the Bosch Maxx 5 SpeedPerfect series is the ability to speed up any wash with the press of one button;
Beautiful design;
Possibility to select silent mode.

Separately, we can note the fact that the Bosch Max 5 generation washing machine has the most understandable operating instructions. Compared to manuals issued for equipment earlier, everything in it is written in easy-to-understand language.

Quiet and roomy machine, good spin and high quality washing. Large selection of programs.
It is not noisy, when it starts to prepare for the spin cycle, of course there is sound, but during the spin cycle it is normal. The sound is not loud, if you close the door to the bathtub, you can’t even hear that the machine is squeezing.
The design is nice. Many programs, erases and spins quietly. There is a special program for washing sportswear.
Sufficient number of washing programs.
Doesn’t jump at all during spinning, even at maximum speed, economical and quiet.

There are some nuances:

The unit can hardly be called compact by modern standards;
With a maximum permissible laundry weight of 5 kg, most items can still be washed in quantities not exceeding 2 k;

In terms of electricity consumption during operation, this model was classified as class A. This means that the machine is one of the most economical devices, according to the international classification.

Things are loaded from the front; the device has round doors made of durable transparent glass. The rim of the hatch is black or silver-gray, made of plastic. For ease of loading laundry, it opens 180 to the side. The program is set using an electronic keypad. Bosch Max 5 refers to automatic washing devices with horizontal loading of clothes.

The device has a display that displays information about the set mode and possible errors, as well as the time before the wash starts. When you select any of the options, a small indicator next to the label indicating it lights up in red.

All information is in icons

It is easy to find out the power of a Bosch washing machine - this parameter is always indicated on the label and price tag. As a rule, the parameter is designated by a Latin letter, each of which is assigned a given range of “consumed” kilowatts. Sometimes a “+” is added, which indicates increased efficiency of the unit. Currently, washing machines are assigned one of the following energy consumption classes:

A+++ - with this class, the machine washes one kilogram of cotton laundry at 0.13 kilowatts per hour;
A++ – consumed up to 0.15 kW;
A+ – consumption increases to 0.17 kW;
A - dangles about 0.19 kilowatts;
B – in this case, the washing machine spends at least 0.23 kW for washing 1 kg of cotton for an hour;
C – here consumption reaches 0.27;
D is the lowest energy consumption class, which consumes up to 0.31 kW for every kilo of things.

The most economical energy consumption class is A+++.

You can estimate energy costs by multiplying this indicator by the capacity of the machine. For example, a 4 kg washing machine with class A++ consumes about 0.6 kilowatts on average per cycle.

We must not forget that these calculations are approximate, since they reflect the consumption of the washing machine under “ideal” conditions - fully loaded with cotton and heated to 60 degrees. When washing synthetics and raising the temperature to 80-90, the machine will spend more, and on short and low-temperature cycles - less. For semi-automatic machines, the decoding of classes is different, since a separate power gradation is provided for them.

Caring for Bosch Maxx 5 Speed Edition

Repair specialists and brand developers predict at least 10 years of trouble-free operation for the Bosch Maxx 5 series washing machine, provided that the instructions that come with it are strictly followed by the owner.

Here are the main points, if followed, this equipment will serve you for at least ten years:

Even at the stage of choosing a washing machine, think about your safety and the protection of the device from voltage surges. To do this, purchase and install a special installation for residual current (RCD). If a failure occurs and the voltage rises beyond normal limits, this switch will not only save the microcircuits in the machine from burning out, but will protect you and your loved ones from a strong electric shock.
Clean the filtration compartment at least twice a year. It is located in the lower left corner on the front side of the device.
When the washing process ends, remove the detergent box and remove the water from it. Press down on the blue plastic part located in the air conditioner compartment.
The weight of the laundry should not exceed the specified norm. For each Bosch Maxx 5 program, the instructions clearly state the maximum permissible weight. Debris may remain in the space between the rubber band that protects the hatch from leaks after washing. As a rule, these are parts of clothing (pins, buttons) or small contents of pockets (receipts, toothpicks, coins, etc.). Pull back the top of the rubber cuff, remove these items and wipe the surface with a sponge. This way, you can avoid unpleasant odors from your washed clothes.

Bosch Maxx 5 Speed Perfect is a new generation model, the key feature of which is the ability to speed up the automatic wash time.

Parameters of modern Bosch machines

Energy consumption classes below level “D” are no longer produced, as they are too expensive to operate and have completely lost popularity. Nowadays you rarely even see machines with “C” and “B”, especially among Bosch - even the most budget Bosch washing machines have an “A” or “A+” sticker. Let’s look at how profitable such models are in a mini-review.

Bosch WAN 28290 is a free-standing “front-facing” with a loading capacity of 8 kg, direct drive, display and electronic control. Despite its high performance characteristics - spin speed up to 1400 rpm, 15 programs, full protection against leaks - the washing machine consumes only 0.13 kW per kg of laundry. The fact is that the machine has been assigned the most economical energy consumption class “A+++”. The water consumption will be 55 liters per cycle. The model will also be pleased with its functionality: child locking of the panel, delay start timer, sound, automatic control of imbalance and foam formation. The cost of the car varies between 45-46 thousand rubles.
Bosch Serie 4 WLL2416M. Another free-standing front model with economical energy consumption. Here the energy consumption class is “A++”, and about 41 liters of water are consumed per cycle. Washing and spinning efficiency is rated “A” and “B” respectively, which is considered quite good. As for safety, there is partial protection against leaks, blocking the panel from accidental pressing and automatic control of imbalance and foam level. There are 15 basic programs, including the rarely seen “Direct Injection”, “Night”, “Mixed” and “Preliminary”. The noise level ranges from 51-75 dB, there is a start delay of up to 24 hours and unique Bosch technologies EcoSilence Drive and VarioSoft. Price – about 29 thousand rubles.
Bosch WLL 24241. Another washing machine with the most economical energy consumption class - A+++. Interestingly, the equipment is designed for simultaneous washing of up to 7 kg of laundry, there is a digital display, 17 different programs and a spin speed of 1200 rpm. One of the reasons for the slow accrual of kilowatts is the low water consumption of 42 liters per cycle. Helps optimize the operation of the machine and the brand’s unique technologies: EcoSilence Drive, VarioSoft and VarioPerfect. The washing machine does not lack additional options, delayed start, full protection of the housing from leaks, a digital display and touch control. The machine costs approximately 29 thousand rubles.
Bosch WLG 20261 OE. Narrow front camera with consumption class “A”. It represents a budget option: the cost is about 24 thousand rubles. with a load of up to 5 kg, a display, a spin speed of up to 1000 rpm and a water consumption of 40 liters per cycle. There is also partial protection against leaks, more than 10 programs, delayed start for 24 hours, a compartment for liquid powder and washing sound.

Almost all modern Bosch have an energy consumption class from “A” to “A+++”.

Modern machines from Bosch offer both reduced energy consumption and advanced functionality. We must not forget about the build quality - the “Germans” have proven themselves excellent, delighting with high quality and long service life. The main thing is to take the choice of model seriously, comparing all technical indicators.