Bosch WAW285H1UC, Use And Care Manual / Installation Instructions

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Cleaning and maintenance

Cleaning and maintenance 

Your appliance is designed to give you years of service. 

Observe the following instructions to maintain and 

protect your appliance and keep it in top operating 

condition.

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WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
To avoid risk of electric shock always disconnect 

the washer from the power outlet prior to cleaning. 

Never clean the washer with a pressure washer.

Cleaning the washer´s exterior

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WARNING

RISK OF EXPLOSION
To avoid risk of explosion never clean the washer 

with flammable solvents.

Clean the washer´s exterior surfaces when required as 

follows:
- Use hot soapy water or a mild (non-abrasive) cleaning 

agent.
- Dry with a soft towel.
- Remove residue immediately.
- Do not use high pressure spray.

Cleaning the drum

Metallic debris left in the drum can produce rust spots on 

the drum. Never use steel wool to try to remove these.
Use a chlorine-free cleaning agent and follow the 

manufacturer’s instructions.

Descaling the washer

Provided that you use correct amounts of detergent with 

your wash loads, descaling is not necessary. If descaling 

the washer drum does become necessary, please follow 

the descaling product manufacturer’s instructions.
Small amounts of descaling agent can be used to 

remove white spots on the washer drum caused by lime 

or mineral deposits or small amounts of rust caused by 

metal objects left in the drum.

NOTICE:  

Descaling agents contain acids which may 

attack parts of the washing machine and may discolor 

the laundry.

Cleaning the detergent dispenser tray

If there is a buildup of residual detergent or additives, or 

if the softener compartment is not rinsed out well 

enough, it may be helpful to clean the dispenser.

1.

Open the detergent dispenser tray fully. Press down 

on the drawer catch (1) and pull the tray (2) from the 

washer.

2.

Remove the insert (3) by grasping it and pulling it 

upwards from the detergent dispenser tray.

3.

Clean the insert and the detergent dispenser tray by 

holding it under warm running water. Lightly wipe away 

any remaining detergent residue.

4.

Attach the insert and slide the detergent dispenser tray 

back into place and close the tray securely.

Tip: 

Do not operate the washer without the detergent 

dispenser tray in place and completely closed.

Cleaning the water inlet strainers

If the washer water supply slows or stops completely, the 

water inlet strainer may be blocked. Cleaning is 

recommended every 6 months in any event to reduce 

chances of valve blockage in areas using hard water.

Normal water pressure from your home, that remains in 

the supply hoses after turning off the taps, will cause a 

small amount of water to drip out when you remove the 

water supply hose from the back of the washer. Be sure 

to close the taps completely before removing the supply 

hoses to minimize the amount of water.