After washing, Cleaning and care, Warning – Bosch WFMC5301UC User Manual
Page 21: Attention, Cleaning the washer
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After Washing
The
Start/Pause indicator light goes
out.
0:00 appears in the display.
q
Open the door.
q
Turn the program selector to
Off.
q
Close the taps.
q
Remove the laundry.
i
After washing, leave the loading
door ajar to allow the inside of
the washing machine to dry.
Cleaning and
Care
Cleaning the washer
d
WARNING
d
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
d
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:
q
Use hot soapy water or a mild,
nonĆabrasive cleaning agent.
q
Rub dry with a soft towel.
Cleaning the drum
If rust spots have formed due to
leftĆover debris (e.g. coins, paper clips,
nails):
q
Use a chlorineĆfree cleaning 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:
q
Open the flap of the detergent
dispenser.
q
Pull out the softener/bleach
compartment in a vertical direction
and remove.
q
Clean the detergent dispenser
under running water. The
detergent dispenser can be
disassembled into two parts.
q
Insert the detergent dispenser until
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:
q
Turn off the water taps.
q
Turn the program selector to any
program.
q
Press
Start/Pause button and
wait approximately ten seconds.
q
Turn the program selector to
Off.
Cleaning the strainer(s) on the
water tap
In both the hot and cold water tap: