Bosch WFB 1002 - Manual (Page 65)

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Cleaning / Maintenance / Frost Protection
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Before you begin any maintenance work,
unplug the machine from the mains or
switch it off at the fuse-box. Turn the tap
off.
Cleaning your machine
! Do not use solvents, as these can damage
machine components, produce noxious va­
pours and they also constitute an explosion
hazard.
! Do not spray the machine with a jet of water.
Housing and fascia panel should only be clea­
ned with detergent solution or with a standard,
solvent-free, non-scouring cleaning agent.
Cleaning the detergent drawer
1. Pull the detergent drawer all the way out of
the machine (tug slightly to overcome the
spring catch).
2. Clean all parts under running water.
3. Replace the detergent drawer in the ma­
chine.
Descaling the machine
If you use the right amount of detergent, it will
not normally be necessary to descale the ma­
chine.
! Descaling agents contain acids which can
corrode machine components and cause
discoloration of laundry.
However, if you do want to descale your
washing machine, follow the manufacturer's
directions.
Cleaning the drum
Any rust caused by metal objects left in the
machine must be removed using a chlorine-
free cleaning agent (check the description of
contents on the pack). Do not use steel wool!
Water inlet hose
To avoid water damage, arrange for the hose to
be checked by a specialist every 5 years.
Cleaning the pump
Fig.(D,(D,(g)
The pump must be cleaned:
• if the pump has been blocked by some for­
eign object, such as a button or paper clip,
and water cannot be pumped out.
• after washing very fluffy items.
Before cleaning the pump, water must be
drained from the machine. If the pump has
been blocked, up to 20 litres of water can run
out - so keep a bucket handy.
Cleaning procedure:
1. Remove the base panel from the front of
the machine,
! Scalding hazard. Allow hot water to cool
down.
2. Carefully unscrew the pump cover - do not
remove it completely - and let the water
drain out into a shallow container (let the
remainder drip onto a floor cloth),
3. Remove the pump cover.
4. Remove any foreign objects and fibrous
deposits. Clean the inside of the pump. En­
sure that the vanes on the pump move
freely.
5. Screw the pump cover back on.
6. Replace and close the base panel.
7. Pour approx. 2 litres of water into the deter­
gent drawer and start the Pumping pro­
gramme (P). This prevents detergent from
passing unused straight out into the drains
the next time that the washing machine is
used.
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