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Cleaning and maintenance
15 Cleaning and
maintenance
Cleaning and maintenance
To keep your appliance working
efficiently for a long time, it is im-
portant to clean and maintain it
carefully.
15.1 Cleaning the tub
WARNING
Using detergents containing chlo-
rine may result in harm to health.
▶
Never use detergents contain-
ing chlorine.
1.
Remove any heavy soiling in
the interior with a damp cloth.
2.
Add detergent to the detergent
dispenser.
3.
Select the program with the
highest temperature.
4.
Start the program without dish-
15.2 Cleaning agent
Only use suitable cleaning agents
to clean your appliance.
15.3 Tips on appliance
care
Follow the tips on appliance care
to make sure your appliance func-
tions properly at all times.
Action
Benefit
Regularly wipe
the door seals,
the front of the
dishwasher and
the control
panel using a
damp cloth and
dishwashing
liquid.
This ensures
the parts of the
appliance will
remain clean
and hygienic.
If the appliance
is not going to
be used for a
while, leave the
door slightly
ajar.
This will pre-
vent unpleas-
ant odors.
15.4 Machine Care
Deposits, e.g. from food remnants
and limescale, can cause your ap-
pliance to malfunction. To avoid
these problems and reduce odors,
we recommend cleaning your ap-
pliance at regular intervals.
Machine Care combined with ma-
chine cleaning products will pro-
vide the right care for your appli-
ance.
Tip: You can buy our tested and
approved Dishwasher Care and
Machine Cleaner for Dishwashers
online or from customer service.
USA:
www.bosch-home.com/us/shop-
productlist/dishwashing/cleaning-
and-care
CA:
www.bosch-home.ca/en/service/
cleaners-and-accessories
Machine Care is a program which
removes various deposits in one
wash cycle. Cleaning takes place
in two phases:
