Instructions for the Bosch Maxx 4 washing machine
Manufacturers of the Bosch brand washing machine took a serious approach to drawing up operating instructions for the equipment. It contains all the necessary information that the user may need, and all this is accompanied by explanatory pictures. The peculiarity is that experts consider safety requirements to be the most important point, with which the manual for the Bosch Maxx 4 machine begins.
Safety
Operating your washing machine safely begins with reading the instructions, which should be kept in a place where you can find them immediately if necessary. And it doesn’t matter whether it’s printed or electronic. So, safety precautions say the following:
- The machine can only be used at home when connected to a cold water supply for washing textiles.
- Children and pets are not allowed near the washing machine.
- Do not touch the glass of the hatch door while the equipment is operating, it may be hot.
- Do not turn the machine on or off with wet hands.
- When disposing of the washer, cut off the power cord and break the door lock so that children cannot close it if they play with the appliance.
- Follow all connection and installation instructions to prevent water leakage, electric shock, fire or other accidents.
In case of violation of the listed requirements, the manufacturer is not responsible for preserving health and your property.
Installation Features
Before putting the washing machine into operation, remove the transport fastenings, which must be saved in case of subsequent transportation. The bolts are located at the back, there are 4 of them in total; to unscrew them you will need a SW 13 key. Insert plugs into the resulting holes.
The stability of the washing machine will depend on the installation location. The surface should be smooth and hard, no carpets or soft coverings, preferably a concrete or tiled floor. When installing on a plank floor or plinth, a water-repellent wooden board with a thickness of at least 30 mm is screwed to the floor, and the legs of the machine are secured using WMZ 2200 retaining tongues.
The Bosch Maxx 4 series washing machine can be installed under a solid countertop by installing a sheet metal cover instead of a top plastic cover.
The inlet hose of a washing machine can be connected only to a cold water supply in several ways:
- to a separate pipe;
- to the faucet in the bathroom;
- to the kitchen sink faucet.
In all cases, the end of the inlet hose is screwed to the 3/4 thread of the tee tap. The second slightly bent end is screwed to the machine, the main thing is not to forget to put rubber gaskets for a tight connection. Since the nuts on the hose are plastic, tighten them by hand without overtightening. Make sure that the water supply hose is not kinked or stretched.
The drain can be arranged into a siphon, into a sink or bathtub. An aesthetic and safer way to siphon. In this case, the drain point should be 60 cm above the floor. At the siphon outlet, the hose is secured with a clamp. This connection will protect you from leaks and foreign odors.
Once the hoses are connected and the machine is moved into place, you can finally level it by tightening the lock nuts on the front legs. In this case, use a building level, making sure that the slope does not exceed 2 degrees. All that remains is to plug the machine into the network, the main thing is that there is a moisture-resistant grounded outlet no more than 1.5 m to the right of the machine and 1 m to the left. If there is none, call an electrician. You can read about connection difficulties in the article How to connect the machine to electricity.
Selecting programs and functions
In order to select the desired program, there is a knob on the control panel that rotates in both directions. This Bosch Max model provides the following programs:
- White linen 900 – washing heavily soiled cotton items.
- Intensive wash 600 – designed for washing very dirty items.
- Colored laundry with pre-wash – washing dirty items with a 60 soak cycle0.
- Colored linen 30, 40 and 600 – this program is suitable for durable cotton and linen fabrics; it differs from the previous one in the absence of soaking.
- Synthetics 30, 40 and 600 – a program suitable for mixed fabrics.
- Delicates 300 – delicate washing mode, for example, suitable for tulle, silk and other delicate items.
- Wool 15 and 300 – Suitable for machine washable wool items.
By turning the program selector you can also select functions such as rinse, spin and drain. Among the additional functions that are displayed on the control panel by buttons, this model has:
- reducing the spin speed from 800 to 600 rpm;
- additional rinse;
- quick wash;
- stopping the program with water in the drum, in other words, this button turns off the spin cycle, but the water does not drain.
In addition, the instructions for using the equipment contain a table of laundry loading and washing duration for each mode. According to this table, washing times vary from 45 to 135 minutes.
Starting the wash
Now it's time to test our new Bosch machine. First, open the water supply and make sure that the washing machine is connected to the power supply. Next, we turn the mode switch knob and thus select the program we like. If any functions are required, you can press the corresponding button, improving the current washing mode. We press the “Start” button. Well, that’s all, the program is launched, the process has begun. All you have to do is be patient and wait for the process to finish.
It happens that the program has already been launched, some time has passed, but you suddenly realized that you made a mistake in your choice and you urgently need to switch the mode. What are we doing?
- Set the program switch to the “zero” position.
- We wait 2-3 seconds, and then install a new program.
- We press “Start”. The program will switch and the wash will start again.
Choosing the right program is only half the battle; you need to take the right detergent and distribute it inside the powder receptacle. What is needed for this? The main thing is to know the device of the dispenser. To be honest, there is not much to know here, since the powder receptacle of the Maxx 4 series washing machine has a primitive design. There are 3 sections available:
- middle section for air conditioning;
- right segment for soaking;
- left segment for main wash.
We also use the left cell if we need to add bleach.
Thus, the powder should be poured into the left compartment if the wash is simple, without soaking. If you wash with soaking, then put the powder in the right compartment as well. Well, the conditioner is at your discretion; if you add it, pour it into the middle compartment.
Cleaning and care
Before washing the washing machine, unplug it so as not to endanger yourself. When wiping equipment from the outside, you can use a mild soap solution and no cleaning powders or solvents. After washing, wipe everything with a dry cloth.
It is recommended to wipe the drum after each wash with a dry cloth, and also wipe away the water in the rubber cuff. This will protect you from mold and odor. If there is a need to remove scale from your machine and wash off limescale, use special products. But remember, they contain acids, so they must be used with caution.
Separately, you need to wash the dispenser for powder and conditioner; this can be done every 3-4 washes. The cuvette is pulled out of the machine by pressing the recess in the insert in the center. You also need to regularly clean the drain and fill filter, this is not often necessary, but do not forget about these details. The drain filter is located at the bottom of the machine, and the mesh of the inlet hose is located at the junction of this hose with the body of the washing machine.
So, the Bosch washing machine has quite good instructions. We have briefly conveyed its main contents, and if you have any questions, you can see the link to the full version of the manual below.
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40 reader comments
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When you turn on the washing, there is a short circuit, the main circuit breaker knocks out
I have the same. What to do?
It was the same thing. They changed the heating element themselves and that’s it. The old one burned out and water got onto the heating coil.
Check the brushes. This happened to me because the brushes were worn down to the wires. We changed them and everything went away.
The heater failed, it happened to us.
How much does a heating element cost?
I have a Bosch Max 40 machine, and the question is: what should I do if I started the wash and forgot to pour the gel? I opened it during washing and quickly poured it into the desired compartment, after a while everything flooded..
Stupid.
I do this all the time. Everything is fine.
What is the washing time for the modes?
At what temperature can tulle and silk curtains be washed?
Which button is the quick wash?
For quick washing I use the wool mode 30 degrees
On the panel, which one is quick wash?
How to block from a child?
My Bosh maxx 40 drain is broken, what should I do and how much will the repair cost? There is water in the machine.
The pump costs 3000 with replacement.
How long does it take to wash in a Bosch machine?
The air conditioner does not leave the third cell. What to do?
What if the wash end indicator is flashing and the door is locked? Clearly broken. Does not wring out or drain water. The end of the machine?
It’s the same for me. Doesn't drain. Laundry covered in foam. And the door doesn't open. The red button is flashing.
Check near the drain, where the pump is.
How to check? Today I tried to wash all day, but there was no rinse (the gel is still in the compartment), the light is blinking. I’ve already tried it in different modes, but when it comes to rinsing, it happens again!
We need to change the pump, there's probably a sock stuck in there. I’ve had this happen twice, it costs 500 rubles and you can do everything yourself.
Please tell me, I set it to 60, it washes for more than 2 hours. You have to turn it off and manually set it to rinse and spin. Why so what is the reason?
Translate the button assignments on the Bosch Maxx 4 machine panel
Good afternoon, does anyone know why the degrees mode does not work? The wash is going on, but the water is cold. Thank you.
I turned it on, 3 hours have already passed and I can’t turn it off. There is no spin there yet. I don’t understand how to turn off and open the door. Somebody knows? Help me please!
11 years without a single breakdown. They did renovations in the bathroom, changed everything.They also wanted a car, but my wife changed her mind. Little white, doesn’t refuse. Well done Bosch!
Hello, how can I enable quick wash? Help me please.
No way. This model wastes half a day on one bookmark.
How to turn on the spin?
Where are the instructions?
How to unscrew the pump? Our pump cover only turns to the left a little and doesn’t come out.
My machine has been working since 2003, but a month ago it broke down... it's a pity. The washing machine is great!
And mine broke down since 2003 and yesterday, exactly 17 years without one breakdown :)
I turned on the laundry for the first time. The machine was working, and then I heard a crash. I run up to the washing machine, and it literally jumps. I tried to turn it off, it didn’t respond, I unplugged it from the outlet. What to do?
Any operation - spinning, rinsing or draining - turns off after 3 minutes.
She served for 18 years. The heating element was changed three years ago. It worked for another three years and began to fail completely. Today it broke down - it started to vibrate and bounce a lot, and stopped taking in water. It's a pity. Now you can’t buy one like this from your own.