Bosch WAP24201UC - Manual (Page 26)

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Cleaning and maintenance
Your washer is designed to give you many years of
service. Observe the following instructions to maintain
and protect your washer and keep it in top operating
condition.
9 WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!
To avoid risk of electric shock always disconnect
the washer from the power outlet prior to cleaning.
Never clean the washer with a pressure washer.
Cleaning the housing and control panel
9 WARNING
RISK OF EXPLOSION!
To avoid risk of explosion never clean the washer
with flammable solvents.
As required, you may clean the washer housing and
control panel.
- use hot soapy water or a mild (non-abrasive) cleansing
agent.
- Dry with a soft towel.
- Remove residue immediately.
- Do not use high pressure spray.
Cleaning the drum
Metallic debris left in the drum can produce rust spots on
the drum. Never use steel wool to try to remove these.
Use a chlorine-free cleansing agent and follow the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Descaling the washer
Provided that you use correct amounts of detergent with
your wash loads, descaling is not necessary. If descaling
the washer drum does become necessary, please follow
the descaling product manufacturer’s instructions.
Small amounts of descaling agent can be used to
remove white spots on the washer drum caused by lime
or mineral deposits or small amounts of rust caused by
metal objects left in the drum.
NOTICE: Descaling agents contain acids which may
attack parts of the washing machine and may discolor
the laundry.
Cleaning the detergent dispenser
If there is a buildup of residual detergent or additives, or
if the softener compartment is not rinsed out well
enough, it may be helpful to clean the dispenser.
1. Open the dispenser drawer fully. Press down on the
drawer catch (1) and pull the drawer (2) from the
washer housing.
2. Remove the liquid detergent insert (3) by grasping it
and pulling it upwards from the detergent dispenser
drawer.
3. Clean the insert by holding it under warm running
water. Lightly wipe away any remaining detergent
residue.
4. Reinsert the liquid detergent insert and slide the
detergent dispenser drawer back into place and close
the drawer securely.
Tip: Do not operate the washer without the detergent
drawer in place and completely closed.
Cleaning the water inlet strainers
If the washer water supply slows or stops completely, the
water inlet strainer may be blocked. Cleaning is
recommended every 6 months in any event to reduce
chances of valve blockage in areas using hard water.
Release the water under pressure in the supply hoses
Normal water pressure in your home will cause some
water to leak when you remove the water supply hose
from the back of the washer. You can minimize this by
first de-pressurizing the hoses.
1. Turn off the water tap.
2. Turn the cycle selector to any wash cycle (not to Drain
or Spin).
3. Press Start/Pause and allow 30 seconds to pass.
4. Turn the cycle selector to the Off position.
This should reduce the water pressure on the water
supply hose.