How to 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.

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Washing modes
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Catalog of BOSCH washing machines with characteristics

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.

Installation of a Bosch washing machine

Before installing the Bosch washing machine, you must make sure that there are no defects on it. The surface on which it will be located must be hard, smooth and even, preferably tile or concrete, and not linoleum, laminate, carpet and others. To reduce vibration, you can use special mats.

Before installation, it is necessary to remove the transportation bolts from the rear wall of the machine and plug the holes. After placing the Bosch washing machine in place, remove the inlet and drain hoses from the mounts. Using a building level, level the washing machine (deviation of no more than 2 degrees is allowed).

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This program is intended for delicate linen and curtains. When activating this

functions the laundry remains in the water,

in which it was last rinsed.

On the display (indication “Weabu-1p”) “—” appears at the end of the program. Before the laundry can be unloaded from the machine, the program must be executed

Drain" or "© Spin".

Starting the wash

After turning on the Bosch washing machine, you need to load laundry into it and carefully close the door, then select the desired program using the selector. If necessary, it can be adjusted by decreasing or increasing the spin speed, adjusting the water temperature, etc.

It is prohibited to use hand washing products in a Bosch washing machine; they are characterized by increased foaming, which can lead to equipment breakdown. It is also necessary to use each of the powder compartments for its intended purpose. In the Bosch maxx 4 model there are three of them: the left one is for washing powder and bleach, the right one is used for soaking, and the middle one needs to be filled with fabric softener.

To start washing, you need to press the “start” button. If the wrong mode is used, it can be changed right in the process by pressing the “start” button and switching the lever to the desired position. After starting, the machine will switch to the required program.

Programs and functions of the model range

The selection of the required program is provided here using a universal knob that rotates in both directions. Speaking about the functionality of MAXX 4, using a variety of modes you can deal with serious and old stains, wash delicate items and children's clothing, sports equipment and even shoes without any harm. And although each mode has its own temperature, if necessary, all the specified parameters can be changed independently.

You can also initiate the rinse and spin procedure separately. It all depends on the tasks set by the user. In addition, so that the machine does not vibrate too much, the number of revolutions can be reduced to 600. But in this case, the laundry will be more saturated with moisture. If the item is delicate, then the additional rinse function will also always come in handy. The quick wash mode is usually used when clothes or linen simply need to be refreshed. In the instructions for the Bosch MAXX 4 WFC 2063 OE, you can read in more detail the table where the time is indicated for each mode. The maximum washing time is 135 minutes.

Recommendations for washing clothes

To avoid accidentally damaging your laundry while washing, it is important to follow some rules.

Before washing, be sure to check the labels sewn into the inside seams of your clothing. They indicate recommendations for caring for the item, in particular washing conditions (hand or machine, temperature, possibility of automatic spinning and drying).
Never wash white and colored laundry together. Otherwise, bright fabrics may fade and leave stains on snow-white items.
If you are in doubt about choosing a cycle for an expensive item of clothing, but there is no label, choose the delicate wash program.
Don't experiment. Each program is designed taking into account the characteristics of different types of fabrics. Choosing the wrong mode can, at best, lead to a decrease in the quality of laundry cleaning, and at worst, to damage to the fabric.
If the clothes have accessories, it is better to put them in a special bag before placing them in the washing machine drum.

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In order not to damage things during the regime and to wash them efficiently, you need to follow a number of simple rules.

Before placing things in the drum of a Bosch machine, you need to familiarize yourself with the label and symbols that are on it. Select the wash cycle and detergent only according to the instructions on the label.
Before installing this or that additional function, you need to find out exactly what it means and decide whether it is suitable for the selected item.
It is not allowed to load colored and light-colored fabrics into the drum at the same time. The first ones can fade and damage things of the second type.
To wash valuable, delicate items, it is better to choose the manual mode.
Linen, items with accessories, etc. It is recommended to place it in a special bag before putting it into the drum of a Bosch machine.

Bosch washing machine care

To ensure a long service life of a Bosch washing machine, you need to use it correctly and not forget about maintenance. After each wash, the hatch and powder receptacle must be wiped with a dry cloth and left slightly open - this will protect the equipment from the appearance of mold and unpleasant odors. There is no need to use aggressive detergents to care for the drum - this will shorten the life of the washing machine.

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When putting things into the washing machine, you need to make sure that there are no small objects in the pockets that could get into the drum. To wash some items (bras, clothes with metal fittings), it is recommended to use special covers or bags to avoid breakage. You cannot put laundry in the machine that exceeds the permissible weight limit; this leads to overload and premature wear of the drum compartment and engine.

Do not use too much powder or conditioner. After washing, the powder compartment must be rinsed under running water to remove any remaining detergent.

It is necessary to periodically clean the garbage filter and hoses, otherwise they become clogged and debris remains inside the machine, causing the laundry to have an unpleasant odor after washing.

Before carrying out any maintenance procedures, make sure that the machine is disconnected from the power supply.

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.