User Maintenance Instructions; Cleaning And Care; Cleaning The Appliance Housing And Control Panel; Cleaning The Drum - Bosch Vision 500 series Operating, Care And Installation Instructions Manual

User Maintenance Instructions

Cleaning and Care

d WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury to persons, read the
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS before operating
this appliance.
d
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.
d WARNING
TO AVOID
RISK OF EXPLOSION!
Never use flammable solvents to
clean the appliance.
Cleaning the appliance
housing and control panel
As required:
Use hot, soapy water or a mild,
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non abrasive cleaning agent.
Dry with a soft towel.
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Cleaning the drum

If rust spots have formed due to
left over debris (e.g. coins, paper clips,
nails):
Use a chlorine free cleaning agent.
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Follow the manufacturer's
instructions. Never use steel wool.
Cleaning the Door Gasket
After washing, wipe the gasket to
remove residual water or detergent.
Mold or odor issues can result if water
or detergent is allowed to remain on the
gasket.
Allow the drum to air out after
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washing by leaving the door
partially open. This will allow air to
circulate and help dry out any
remaining moisture in the drum or
on the gasket.
Cleaning the detergent
dispenser
If residual detergents or additives have
accumulated or if softener/bleach are
not fully rinsed out:
Pull open the detergent dispenser
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drawer. Press down (A) to release
the drawer catch. Remove the
drawer from the appliance.
Remove the liquid detergent insert
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by pulling it upwards from the
detergent drawer.
Clean the detergent dispenser by
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inserting it under warm running
water. Lightly wipe away any
remaining detergent residue.
Reinsert the liquid detergent insert
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if using liquid detergent. Slide the
detergent dispenser drawer back
into place and close it completely.
i DO NOT operate the washer
without the detergent drawer in
place and fully closed!
Cleaning water inlet
strainers
This is necessary if very little or no
water flows into the washing machine.
Cleaning is recommended every 6
months to reduce valve blockage in
areas using hard water.
First release the water
pressure in the supply hoses:
Turn off the water faucets.
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Turn the cycle selector to any
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warm cycle.
Press Start/Pause button and
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wait for 30 seconds.
Turn the cycle selector to Off.
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