User Maintenance Instructions; Cleaning And Care; Cleaning The Applicance Housing And Control Panel; Cleaning The Drum - Bosch WFMC8400UC Operating Instructions Manual

User Maintenance Instructions

Cleaning and Care

d WARNING
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.
d WARNING
TO AVOID
RISK OF EXPLOSION!
Never use flammable solvents to
clean the appliance.
Cleaning the appliance
housing and control panel
As required:
Use hot soapy water or a mild,
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non abrasive cleaning agent.
Rub dry with a soft towel.
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Cleaning the drum

If rust spots have formed due to
left over debris (e.g. coins, paper clips,
nails):
Use a chlorine free cleaning agent.
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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:
Open the flap of the detergent
q
dispenser.
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Pull out the softener/bleach
q
d
compartment in a vertical direction
and remove.
Clean the detergent dispenser
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insert under running water.
The detergent dispenser can be
disassembled into two parts!
Insert the detergent dispenser
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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:
Turn off the water taps.
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Turn the program selector to any
q
program.
Press Start/Pause button and
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wait for Water tap closed?"
message.
Turn the program selector to Off.
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Cleaning the strainer(s) on the
water tap
On both the hot and cold water tap:
Disconnect the hose from the
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water tap.
Rinse the strainer under running
q
water.
Reconnect the hose.
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Cleaning the strainers on the
washing machine
On both the hot and cold water tap:
Disconnect the hose from the
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back of the washing machine.
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