Cleaning And Care; Cleaning The Washer - Bosch WFMC2201UC Nexxt 300 Series Operating And Installation Instructions

Cleaning and Care

Cleaning the washer

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WARNING
TO AVOID RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK!
Always disconnect the appliance
from the power outlet before
cleaning.
Never clean the washing machine
with a pressure washer.
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WARNING
TO AVOID RISK OF EXPLOSION!
Never use flammable solvents to
clean the appliance.
CAUTION
Occasionally check for any foreign
objects (e. g. coins, paper clips)
between the drum and rubber seal
-TO AVOID Risk of rust!
Cleaning the appliance housing
and control panel
As required:
q Use hot soapy water or a mild,
non abrasive cleaning agent.
q Rub dry with a soft towel.
Cleaning the drum
If rust spots have formed due to
left over debris (e.g. coins, paper clips,
nails):
q Use a chlorine free cleaning agent.
Follow the manufacturer's
instructions. Never use steel wool.
Cleaning the detergent dispenser
If residual detergents or additives have
accumulated
or if softener/bleach are not fully rinsed
out:
q Open the flap of the detergent
dispenser.
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q Pull out the softener/bleach
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compartment in a vertical direction
and remove.
q Clean the detergent dispenser
insert under running water.
This can be disassembled into two
parts!
q Insert the detergent dispenser until
it clicks into place.
Cleaning water inlet strainers
This is necessary if very little or no
water flows into the washing machine.
First release the water pressure in the
supply hoses:
q Turn off the water taps.
q Turn the program selector to any
program (except Spin or Drain).
q Press Start/Pause button and
wait approximately one minute.
q Turn the program selector to Off.
Cleaning the strainer(s) on the
water tap
In both the hot and cold water tap:
q Disconnect the hose from the
water tap.
q Rinse the strainer under flowing
water.
q Reconnect the hose.
Cleaning the strainers on the
washing machine
On both the hot and cold water tap:
q Disconnect the hose from the
back of the washing machine.
q Pull out the strainer and rinse
under running water.
q Insert the strainer and reconnect
the hose.
q Turn on the water taps and check
that there are no leaks. If water is
leaking, check that the strainer is
properly attached.
q Turn off the water taps.
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