Bosch WFMC3301UC - Manual (Page 21)

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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 (except Spin or Drain).
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:
q Disconnect the hose from the
water tap.
q Rinse the strainer under running
water.
q Reconnect the hose.
Cleaning the strainers on the
washing machine
On both the hot and cold water tap:
q Disconnect the hose from the
back of the washing machine.
q Pull out the strainer and rinse
under running water.
q Insert the strainer and reconnect
the hose.
q Turn on the water taps and check
that there are no leaks. If water is
leaking, check that the strainer is
properly attached.
q Turn off the water taps.
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:
q Pour 1 cup of bleach in Detergent
compartment of the dispenser
q Run a Regular/Cotton Hot
program
Descaling the washing
machine
CAUTION
Descaling agents contain acids
which may attack parts of the
washing machine and discolor the
laundry.
Provided that you use the correct type
of detergent, it is not necessary to
descale the washing machine.
If white spots, lime or mineral deposits
appear on the interior of the washing
machine drum you can use a descaling
agent to remove them.
However, if the appliance has to
be descaled, please follow the
instructions provided by the descaling
agent manufacturer.