Bosch Appliances Washer/Dryer WAP24201UC User Manual

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Your washer is designed to give you many years of 

service. Observe the following instructions to maintain 

and protect your washer and keep it in top operating 

condition.

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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!
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.

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

with flammable solvents.

As required, you may clean the washer housing and 

control panel.
- use hot soapy water or a mild (non-abrasive) cleansing 

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

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 cleansing agent and follow the 

manufacturer’s instructions.

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.

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.

Open the dispenser drawer fully. Press down on the 

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

washer housing.

Remove the liquid detergent insert (3) by grasping it 

and pulling it upwards from the detergent dispenser 

drawer.

Clean the insert by holding it under warm running 

water. Lightly wipe away any remaining detergent 

residue.

Reinsert the liquid detergent insert and slide the 

detergent dispenser drawer back into place and close 

the drawer securely.

Tip: Do not operate the washer without the detergent 

drawer in place and completely closed.

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.

Release the water under pressure in the supply hoses
Normal water pressure in your home will cause some 

water to leak when you remove the water supply hose 

from the back of the washer. You can minimize this by 

first de-pressurizing the hoses.

Turn off the water tap.

Turn the cycle selector to any wash cycle (not to Drain 

or Spin).

Press Start/Pause and allow 30 seconds to pass.

Turn the cycle selector to the Off position.

This should reduce the water pressure on the water 

supply hose.