Cleaning And Care; Cleaning The Washer - Bosch Nexxt 100 Series WFMC1001UC Operating, Care And Installation Instructions Manual

Cleaning and
Care

Cleaning the washer

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.
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WARNING
TO AVOID RISK OF EXPLOSION!
Never use flammable solvents to
clean the appliance.
ATTENTION
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:
Use hot soapy water or a mild,
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non abrasive cleaning agent.
Rub 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
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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:
Open the flap of the detergent
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dispenser.
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Pull out the softener/bleach
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compartment in a vertical direction
and remove.
Clean the detergent dispenser
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insert under running water.
This can be disassembled into two
parts!
Insert the detergent dispenser until
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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:
Turn off the water taps.
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Turn the program selector to any
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program (except Spin or Drain).
Press Start/Pause button and
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wait approximately one minute.
Turn the program selector to Off.
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Cleaning the strainer(s) on the
water tap
In both the hot and cold water tap:
Disconnect the hose from the
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water tap.
Rinse the strainer under flowing
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water.
Reconnect the hose.
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Cleaning the strainers on the
washing machine
On both the hot and cold water tap:
Disconnect the hose from the
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back of the washing machine.
Pull out the strainer and rinse
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under running water.
Insert the strainer and reconnect
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the hose.
Turn on the water taps and check
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that there are no leaks. If water is
leaking, check that the strainer is
properly attached.
Turn off the water taps.
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Cleaning Tips
It is recommended that a small amount
of household bleach be run through
the washer every 3 months.
With no laundry in the machine, run the
machine as follows:
Pour 1 cup of bleach in Detergent
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compartment of the dispenser
Run a Regular/Cotton Hot
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program
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