User maintenance instructions, Caution, Warning – Bosch maxx 800 Series User Manual

Page 22: Cleaning and care, Cleaning the appliance housing and control panel, Cleaning the drum, Cleaning the detergent dispenser, Cleaning water inlet strainers

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User Maintenance Instructions

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CAUTION

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).

access panel

Cleaning and Care

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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.

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WARNING

TO AVOID

RISK OF EXPLOSION!

Never use flammable solvents to

clean the appliance.

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, by

inserting under warm running

water.

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.
Cleaning is recommended every 6

months to reduce valve blockage in

areas using hard water.

First release the water
pressure in the supply hoses:

q

Turn off the water taps.

q

Turn the program selector to any

warm program.

q

Press

Start/Pause button and

wait for 30 seconds.

q

Turn the program selector to

Off.

Cleaning the strainer(s) on the
water tap

On 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:

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