Bosch Maxx 5 Operating And Installation Instructions page 45

Cleaning the drain
pump
Drain the water
This is necessary if the washing solution has not been
completely drained. The pump is blocked by either
loose debris or fluff which accumulates if fluff giving
fabrics are washed.
(Up to 20 litres. Have a suitable container ready.)
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Risk of scalding!
Allow the hot water to cool down beforehand.
Keep children and pets away.
q Turn the programme selector to Off.
q Open service flap.
q Carefully unscrew the pump cap do not remove it
completely and let the water drain out into a
shallow container (let the remainder drip onto a
floor cloth). Repeat the operation until there is no
water left in the machine.
q Remove the pump cover.
q Remove any loose debris / fluff from inside the
pump and clean the pump. The pump impeller
must be able to rotate.
Clean any residual lye or fluff from the thread of the
pump cap and pump housing.
q Insert the pump cover and screw tight.
q Insert and close the service flap.
To prevent unused detergent from flowing into the
drain during the next wash cycle:
q Pour 1 litre of water into chamber II.
q Select the Empty b programme.
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