Bosch HBL5620UC Operating, Care, Installation - Page 21

q Pull out the softener/bleach compartment in a vertical direction and remove. q Clean the detergent dispenser under running water. The detergent dispenser can be disassembled into two parts! 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: q Disconnect the hose from the back of the washing machine. 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. First release the water pressure in the supply hoses: q Turn off the water taps. q Turn the program selector to any program (except Spin or Drain). q Press Start/Pause button and wait approximately ten seconds. q Turn the program selector to Off. Cleaning the strainer(s) on the water tap In both the hot and cold water tap: q Pull out the strainer and rinse under running water. q Insert the strainer and reconnect the hose. q Turn on the water taps and check that there are no leaks. If water is leaking, check that the strainer is properly attached. q Turn off the water taps. Cleaning Tips It is recommended that a small amount of household bleach be run through the washer every 3 months. With no laundry in the machine, run the machine as follows: q Pour 1 cup of bleach in Detergent compartment of the dispenser q Run a Regular/Cotton Hot program Descaling the washing machine CAUTION Descaling agents contain acids which may attack parts of the washing machine and discolor the laundry. Provided that you use the correct type of detergent, it is not necessary to descale the washing machine. If white spots, lime or mineral deposits appear on the interior of the washing machine drum you can use a descaling agent to remove them. However, if the appliance has to be descaled, please follow the instructions provided by the descaling agent manufacturer. 21