Cleaning and Care
Risk of electrical shock!
Completely disconnect the washing machine
from the mains.
Never clean the washing machine with a jet
of water.
Explosion hazard!
Never use solvents for cleaning.
Danger of freezing!
When there is danger of freezing, remove the
water inlet hose and completely drain the
washing machine.
In this way, excess water that could still be in
the dispenser will be drained out.
Cabinet
Use only soap and water.
Control panel, base, etc.
Use only a moist towel.
Do not use:
• Scouring powder
• Metal pads or plastic sponges
• Alcohol-based products (alcohol, diluents,
etc.)
Interior components
It is recommended:
• to leave the lid open for some time after
washing.
• to clean the plastic and rubber parts of the
washtub inlet about once a month with
soapy water. Rinse thoroughly to remove
all traces of this cleaning material.
• it is suggested that the 90°C washing
programme be run at regular intervals.
Filters in the water inlet
We recommend that you regularly clean the
filters in the water inlet.
Detergent compartment
Clean the detergent dispenser regularly. For
this purpose:
- To remove the detergent dispenser,
squeeze both pressure points
simultaneously ( Figure 10 ). The dispenser
then detaches itself from the compartment
(Figure 10) .
- Remove parts
and separate from front cover
(Figure 11) .
- Rinse the parts under running water.
Completely empty the dispenser.
- Reassemble all components in the proper
order. Snap the detergent compartment
into place under the lid of the washing
machine.
Figure 10
Figure 11
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Questions and answers
My washing machine will not start. There is a flashing key symbol on the control panel
The Bosch washing machine is not starting and showing a flashing key symbol on the control panel because the child lock is activated. To disable it, turn the machine on to any program, start the program, and then press and hold the start button for five seconds.
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