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Find out more cleaning and maintenance tips to keep your Bosch top load washing machine in tip-top condition.
Safety Do’s and Don’ts
Make sure your hands are dry when handling the power plug.
Safety Do’s and Don’ts
Do not move the machine while it is in operation.
Guidelines and instructions for machine installation and use
Adjust the height of the appliance feet to ensure that the machine is level.
Guidelines and instructions for machine installation and use
Insert the electrical plug directly into the wall socket. Do not use an extension box.
Guidelines and instructions for machine installation and use
The drain pipe must lay flat on the ground and not be bent beyond 15 cm.
Guidelines and instructions for machine installation and use
Open the lid and load your laundry into the drum.
Guidelines and instructions for machine installation and use
Jackets and coats are not suitable for washing in the washing machine.
Normal behaviour of the machine
The actual cycle duration may differ from the time displayed on the washing machine, due to water pressure and unbalanced laundry load.
Normal behaviour of the machine
The washing machine may vibrate and emit slight noises during the spin cycle.
Normal behaviour of the machine
In the case of electrical voltage fluctuation, the washing machine will suspend operation. Once the voltage returns to normal levels, the washing machine will automatically resume operation.
Cleaning and maintenance
To ensure optimum performance and perfect wash results, clean your Bosch washing machine on a monthly basis. Do ensure to turn power and water tap off before cleaning.
Firstly, remove host from the rear of the appliance.
Cleaning and maintenance
Next, clean the filter with a small brush.
Cleaning and maintenance
Lastly, connect the hose back and check for leaks.
Lint filter cleaning
Remove the lint filter from the holder.
Lint filter cleaning
Rinse the lint filter with water.
Lint filter cleaning
Put the lint filter back into the holder.
Clean the detergent tray
Remove detergent tray completely and rinse it with water.
Tub Clean Reminder
The LED indicator glow when the tub needs to be cleaned. Simply select the Drum Clean program and the washing machine will clean itself.
Troubleshooting your appliances?
Here are some common error codes you may find when facing issues with your washing machine.
| Error code | Error Description | Proposed Solution |
| E1 | Water is not filling in |
Open the water tap / clean the inlet filter / straighten the supply hose |
| E2 | Water is not draining out | Clean the drain hose / lay the drain hose down next to a floor drain |
| E3 | Lid open | Close the lid fully and press the start button /remove any laundry trapped in the lid |
| E4 | Unbalance load | Redistribute the load by hand / level the appliance by using spirit level |
| E5 | Safety Switch not functioning as appliance is not level | Level the appliance by using spirit level |
| E6 | Water level too high | Lay the drain hose down next to floor drain |
| EH | Heater / Heater pipe malfunction (only for heater models with built-in heater) | Please call after-sales service |
| CL | Panel buttons pressed when child lock active | Switch off the appliance, wait for 5 seconds then switch on again |
| C1 / C3 | BLDC motor error / induction motor error | Switch off the appliance, wait for 5 seconds then switch on again. If problem persists, please call after-sales service |
| C2 | Inverter module error | Please call after-sales service |
| F1 – F8 | Other faults | Please call after-sales service |
