Bosch Appliances 500 Plus Series manual User Maintenance Instructions, d CAUTION, d WARNING

recommended every 6 months to reduce valve blockage.

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 selectorOffto.

Cleaning the strainer(s) on the water tap

In both the hot and cold water tap:

hard water cleaning is

If using the washer in an area with

User Maintenance Instructions

dCAUTION

Cleaning the appliance housing and control panel

The access panel located on the bottom right of the washer is for Service Access and is to be opened only by an Authorized or Qualified Service Technician.(Panel may be hidden from view by door extension).

As required:

qUse hot soapy water or a mild, nonqabrasive cleaning agent.

qRub dry with a soft towel.

Cleaning the drum

If rust spots have formed due to leftqover debris (e.g. coins, paper clips, nails):

q Use a chlorineqfree cleaning agent. q Follow the manufacturer's

Insert the detergent dispenser until it clicks into place.

access panel

instructions. Never use steel wool. Cleaning water inlet strainers Cleaning the detergent dispenser This is necessary if very little or no If residual detergents or additives have water flows into the washing machine. accumulated

or if softener/bleach are not fully rinsed i out:

Cleaning and Care

qOpen the flap of the detergent dispenser.

dWARNING

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.

dWARNING

TO AVOID RISK OF EXPLOSION! Never use flammable solvents to clean the appliance.

q Pull	out the	softener/bleach
compartment		in a vertical direction q Disconnect the hose from the
and	remove.	water tap.

qClean the detergent dispenser by q Rinse the strainer under running inserting under warm running

water.water.

q Reconnect the hose.

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