Bosch WTVC6530UC Operating Guide - Page 30

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Cleaning

and

care

Cleaning

the

dryer

,

WARNING

TO

AVOID

RISK

OF

EXPLOSION!

Never

use

solvents

or

highly

flammable

liquids

for

cleaning.

NOTICE

Incorrect

cleaning

may

damage

the

dryer.

Do

not

spray

with

a

pressure

washer.

Do

not

use

scouring

agents

or

allĆpurpose

cleaners.

Do

not

use

steam

cleaners.

Wipe

the

housing

and

the

control

panel

with

a

soft

cloth

and

soapy

water

only.

Wipe

the

drum,

door

seal

and

inside

of

the

door

with

a

damp

cloth

only.

Cleaning

the

exhaust

duct

Inspect

and

clean

the

exhaust

ducting

at

least

once

a

year

to

prevent

clogging.

A

partially

clogged

exhaust

will

lengthen

the

drying

time

and

will

result

in

poor

performance

of

the

dryer.

q

Turn

off

the

circuit

breaker

q

Unplug

the

dryer

from

the

power

supply.

q

Disconnect

the

duct

from

the

dryer.

q

Vacuum

the

inside

of

the

duct

to

remove

any

accumulation

of

lint

or

debris.

q

Reconnect

the

duct.

q

Professional

duct

cleaning

is

recommended.

See

page

18.

Cleaning

the

moisture

sensor

The

moisture

sensor

has

to

be

cleaned

periodically

because

a

fine

layer

of

transparent

buildup

is

deposited

on±the

sensors.

This

deposit

can

easily

be

removed

by

wiping

the

sensors

(the

two

bars

next

to

the

lint

filter)

with

a

cloth

and

a±little

white

vinegar.

Use

white

vinegar

only!

Clean

the

moisture

sensor

once

a

month.

Cleaning

the

lint

filter

housing

Lint

and

small

debris

may

accumulate

in

the

lower

portion

of

the

lint

filter

opening.

With

the

lint

filter

removed,

accumulated

lint

can

be

seen

and

easily

removed

with

a

vaccum

cleaner

using

a

narrow

crevice

cleaning

tool.

If

you

do

not

have

a

crevice

cleaning

tool

that

will

reach

to

the

bottom

of

the

opening,

you

may

contact

Customer

Service

for

a

list

of

sources

and

recommended

attachments.

Any

accumulation

of

lint

or

debris

should

be

removed

at

least

once

a

month

using

your

vacuum

cleaner.

Cleaning

the

Steam

nozzle

Once

a

year,

inspect

the

nozzle

outlet.

If

you

suspect

blockage,

wipe

the

outside

of

the

nozzle

with

a

cloth

moistened

with

vinegar.

If

the

nozzle

is

completely

blocked,

consult

the

troubleshooting

guide

(see

page

32)

for

removal

and

cleaning

instructions.

If

the

nozzle

remains

blocked,

call

customer

service

(see

page

33).

Change

the

light

bulb

The

dryer

light

turns

on

inside

the

drum

when

you

open

the

door

and

stays

on

for

for

about

5

minutes

or

until

the

door

is

closed.

The

light

turns

off

about

4

seconds

after

the

door

is

closed.

To

change

the

light

bulb:

q

Set

program

selector

to

²Off".

q

Turn

off

the

circuit

breaker.

q

Unplug

the

dryer

from

the

power

supply.

q

Open

the

door

and

locate

the

dryer

light

on

the

upper

left

side

of

the

seal.

q

Loosen

the

screw

and

open

the

dryer

light

cover.

q

Turn

bulb

counterclockwise.

Replace

the

bulb

with

a

new

appliance

bulb

only

(obtainable

through

parts

department).

i

Parts

are

available

at

www.boschappliances.com

or

by

calling

1-800-944-2904.

q

Replace

the

cover

and

secure

with

the

screw.

q

Plug

the

dryer

back

into

the

power

supply.

q

Turn

on

the

circuit

breaker.

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