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Important information
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Purchase information
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Customer service
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Your washing machine is intended for
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Importance and meaning of symbols
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Introduction to your new washer
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Standard features and helpful information
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Special features
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Environmentally friendly use of your washer
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Dimensions and clearances required
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Appliance dimensions
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Length of power cord and water supply hoses
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Installation types
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Installation instructions
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Introduction
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Tools needed
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Waste disposal
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Parts provided with your washer
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Set up on a pedestal with drawer
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Installation checklist
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Importance of installing on a solid, level floor
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Remove the transport bolts
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Water connections
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Leveling the washer
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Electrical connection
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Transporting the washer
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Getting to know your appliance
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Control panel
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Display field
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Laundry
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Preparing the laundry
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Sorting the Laundry
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Identifying and treating stains
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Laundry detergents and additives
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Adding the correct amount of HE detergent
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Cycle selection table
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Starching
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Dyeing/bleaching
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Soaking
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Default cycle settings
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Changing the temperature range
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Changing the spin speed range
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Delay Start
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Additional program settings
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Extra Rinse
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Easy Iron
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Prewash/Pre Treat
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Operating Instructions
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Before doing any laundry with your washing
machine
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Before loading your first load of laundry
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Using the cycle selector to choose a wash cycle
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Changing default cycle settings
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Selecting additional cycle settings
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Loading the laundry
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Filling the detergent and additives compartments
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Starting the cycle
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Child lock
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Selecting a different cycle
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Pausing/Continuing the cycle
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Cancel cycle
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Cycle end with rinse stop
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Cycle end
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Removing laundry/switching the appliance off
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Signal
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Cleaning and maintenance
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Cleaning the housing and control panel
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Cleaning the drum
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Descaling the washer
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Cleaning the detergent dispenser
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Cleaning the water inlet strainers
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Cleaning the drain pump
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Troubleshooting
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Emergency door lock release
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Troubleshooting
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Error messages
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Customer service
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STATEMENT OF LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY ... 33
Bosch Clothes Washer
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Additional information on products, accessories,
replacement parts and services can be found at
www.bosch-home.com
and in the online shop
www.bosch-eshop.com