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Machine guide

Bosch Series 8 i-DOS

Every recommendation below comes from the same engine that powers the Lavo app, run against the Bosch Series 8 i-DOS's real programme list, temperature ladder and spin steps.

Checked July 2026, engine data, not copied from a manual

i-DOSSerie8BOSCHAutoAuto SoftEasy Care PlusSportswearSuper Quick 15/30'WoolMemoryEco 40-60CottonsCotton ColourEasy CareMixed LoadDelicates/SilkAdditional ProgramsIntensiveTemp.SpinFinish inOptions40°14003:25i-DOSRemoteSpeedPerfectChild Lock push 3 sec.Start/Reload4D Wash SystemEcoSilence DriveAntiStain Plus

What to wash on it

CottonCottons, 30C, 800 rpmWoolWool, 20C, 400 rpmSilkHand wash recommendedCashmereHand wash recommendedLinenCottons, 30C, 600 rpmPolyesterCottons, 30C, 600 rpmDenimCottons, 30C, 800 rpmNylonCottons, 30C, 600 rpmAcrylicCottons, 30C, 600 rpmModalCottons, 30C, 600 rpm

The hardware

Selector
dial
Temperatures
15 · 20 · 30 · 40 · 60 · 90
Spin steps
No spin · 400 · 600 · 800 · 1000 · 1200 · 1400 rpm

Programmes

  • CottonsHard-wearing cotton, linen or blended-fabric items, everyday loads
  • Eco 40-60Energy-saving wash for cotton, linen or blended fabrics rated 40 to 60C, temperature set automatically
  • Easy CareSynthetic or blended-fabric items, easy-care and crease-prone clothing
  • Mixed LoadLightly soiled mixed loads of cotton, linen, synthetic or blended fabrics
  • Delicates/SilkDelicate washable items in silk, viscose and synthetics, ideally in a mesh bag
  • WoolHand- or machine-washable wool items, very gentle drum action with long pauses
  • Hygiene PlusHard-wearing cotton, linen or blended items for allergy sufferers and strict hygiene, temperature held constant
  • SportswearSports and leisure items in synthetic fibres, microfibre or fleece, no fabric softener
  • Iron AssistSteaming and warming dry cotton, linen or blended shirts and T-shirts to ease ironing, not a wash cycle
  • AutoHard-wearing cotton, synthetic or blended items, soil level and fabric detected automatically
  • Super Quick 15'/30'Short refresh for small loads of lightly soiled cotton, synthetic or blended items
  • RinseExtra rinse and spin then drain, no main wash
  • Spin/DrainSpin and drain only, or drain without spinning by selecting 0