Care And Cleaning - Bosch WAQ20411GR Instruction Manual

Care and cleaning

Before the first wash
Do not put laundry in the machine! Turn on the tap. Put into compartment II:
– approx. 2 litres of water
– detergent (measure according to the manufacturer's instructions for lightly soiled laundry and water hardness)
Turn the programme selector to /
programme, turn the programme selector to Off.
Machine housing, control panel
– Remove detergent and cleaning agent residue.
– Do not use any abrasive cloths, scourers or cleaning agents (stainless steel cleaners).
– Do not wash the machine with a jet of water!
Cleaning the detergent drawer ...
... if it contains detergent or fabric softener residues.
1. Pull out, press insert down and remove drawer completely.
2. To remove the insert: press upwards from below with your finger.
3. For models with insert for liquid detergent:Slide the insert upwards and remove it from the back.
4. Clean the detergent dispenser tray and inserts with water and a brush and dry them.
5. Attach the insert and engage (connect the cylinder to the guide pin).
6. Push in the detergent drawer.
Leave the detergent drawer open so that any residual water can evaporate.
Drum
Leave the washing machine door open so that the drum can dry out.
For rust stains, use chlorine-free cleaning agent, not steel wool.
Descaling
Ensure there is no laundry in the machine!
This will not be necessary if the correct dosage of detergent is used. If it is, descale the appliance according to the
manufacturer's instructions. Descaling products can be acquired on the website or from customer services
instructions.
Emergency release
(e.g. in the event of a power cut)
The programme continues to run when the power has been restored. However, if the laundry has to be removed, the
washing machine door can be opened as follows:
Risk of scalding!
The detergent solution and laundry may be hot. Let it cool.
Do not reach into the drum if it is still rotating.
Do not open the washing machine door if water can be seen through the glass.
1. Turn the programme selector to Off and disconnect the mains plug.
2. Drain the detergent solution page 10.
3. Pull the emergency release downwards with a tool and release.
The washing machine door can then be opened.
Information on the display panel
flashes Close the washing machine door properly; laundry may be caught.
: , Turn on the (cold water) tap fully, supply hose kinked or trapped;
Clean the filter page 10, water pressure too low.
:
: – Detergent solution pump blocked; Clean the detergent solution pump
– Drainage hose / waste pipe blocked; Clean the drainage hose at the siphon
– Heavy foam build-up page 11, status indicator
: Water in the base tub, appliance leaking. Call customer services!
: – Open the (hot water) tap fully.
– Inlet hose kinked/trapped.
– Water pressure too low. Clean the filter
– Hot water hose not connected; appliance will operate using cold water only. Ignore information, only for first
wash cycle.
Childproof lock activated: to deactivate
– Risk of electric shock! Disconnect the mains plug.
– Risk of explosion! Do not use solvents.
60 °C and press / (Start/Pause) . At the end of the
depending on model
page 10.
page 10.
flashes.
page 10.
page 5.
Maintenance
Detergent solution pump
Turn the programme selector to Off and disconnect
the mains plug.
1. Open service flap
2. Take the drainage hose out of the holder.
3. emove sealing cap, allow detergent solution to flow out. Have a suitable container ready.
Push up the closing cap and place the drain hose back in its holder.
4. Carefully unscrew the pump cover (Caution! residual water).
Clean the interior, pump cover thread and pump housing (fan impeller in the detergent-
solution pump must rotate).
5. Reinsert and screw on pump cover. Handle should be vertical.
6. Close the service flap.
Installation
To prevent unused detergent from flowing straight into the drain during the next wash:
Pour 2 litres of water into compartment II and then start the
Drainage hose at the siphon
Turn the programme selector to Off and disconnect the mains plug.
1. Loosen the hose clamp, carefully remove the drainage hose (residual water).
2. Clean the drainage hose and siphon connecting piece.
3. Reattach the drainage hose and secure the connection with the hose clamp.
Filter in the water supply
Risk of electric shock!
Do not immerse the Aqua-Stop safety device in water (contains an electric valve).
Reduce the water pressure in the supply hose:
1.
Turn off the tap.
2. Select any programme (except
3. Choose /
4. Turn the programme selector to Off. Disconnect the mains plug.
Clean the filter:
5. Disconnect the hose from the tap.
Clean the filter using a small brush.
and/or for Standard and Aqua-Secure models:
Remove the hose on the rear of the appliance.
Remove the filter with pliers and clean.
6. Connect the hose and check for leaks.
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– Risk of burning!
Allow the detergent solution to cool.
– Turn off the tap.
/ (Rinse/Spin) //
(Start/Pause). Let the programme run for approximately 40 seconds.
(Empty) programme.
(Empty)).
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