Drum cleaning function in a Bosch washing machine

Drum cleaning function in a Bosch washing machine Most housewives do not even know that modern washing machines require regular, thorough cleaning. If you ignore this kind of cleaning, then the “home assistant” will not begin to clean your favorite clothes, but will begin to dirty them. Standard drum cleaning in a Bosch washing machine will help you avoid this. Let us examine in detail this useful program, which is present in some SM models.

Starting the cleaning mode

A useful feature of automatic washing machines from Bosch is that they actively inform the user about the contamination of household appliances. The fact is that the machine counts working cycles, and as soon as the period of 25 cycles comes to an end, the washing machine activates a special indicator. Based on this signal, the user will understand that it is time to activate the self-cleaning mode so that the quality of the wash does not begin to suffer. Let's learn how to enable it.

Check the washing machine drum - there should be no clothes, shoes or other foreign objects in it.
Press and hold the button to activate the drum cleaning function for 3 seconds.
At this stage, the indicator to notify the user will turn off and the SM cleaning program will be activated.

After completing the regime, a new period of 25 cycles will begin, so the owner of the equipment does not even need to remember the date of the last cleaning.

It is better not to touch it while the machine is operating and not to influence the cleaning in any way. In particular, you should not try to increase the effectiveness of the function yourself, for example, using table vinegar, baking soda or citric acid.This is due to the fact that aggressive substances can damage household appliances instead of helping them remove dirt. That's why it's better to just leave the machine alone while it cleans itself.

If you need to enhance self-cleaning

In the last paragraph, we figured out how to enable cleaning of the “home assistant”, and that you should not add improvised detergents to it. However, this does not mean that nothing at all can be added to it to improve the work cycle. Moreover, in advanced cases, the manufacturer recommends using special household chemicals, which significantly improves the cleaning process.

A special detergent from Germany, consisting of glycerin, nonionic surfactants, activated carbon, and citric acid. In stores it can be found both in gel form and in the form of a simple powder. Suitable for removing scale, dirt and unpleasant odors. If you use Beckmann on a regular basis, the products will provide an antibacterial effect and also protect rubber and metal elements of equipment, thereby increasing its service life.
A common household chemical produced in liquid form that eliminates unpleasant odors, limescale, scale and other persistent contaminants. The product helps ensure cleanliness inside the machine, ridding its key components of dirt using a composition of citric acid and nonionic surfactants. Plus, after using Tiret with a special fragrance, the equipment begins to smell pleasantly of lemon, which any housewife will definitely appreciate.
Last on the list, but not in terms of quality, is a specialized product from the Bosch brand, which is ideal for treating washing machines from the same company.Household chemicals in powder form effectively remove lime and soap deposits, scale, dirt and any unpleasant odors. Therefore, if you have a “home assistant” from this manufacturer at home, then it makes sense to use such a detergent first.

Use these products in situations where you have not cleaned your household appliances for a long time, or have never started the self-cleaning mode at all.

Necessary Bosch machine algorithms

The drum cleaning function is one of the most useful modes in Bosch equipment, because it allows users to save time and effort. However, this program is usually used only once every few months, while the machine has modes that are needed every day. Let's briefly look at the most common of them:

Cotton. Basic mode for processing cotton items that are resistant not only to wear, but also to high water temperatures.
Synthetics. Another standard program, this time for cleaning synthetics.
Children's room. A specialized function to help a mother who needs to clean her baby's clothes. It features an enhanced rinsing stage, which allows you to effectively rid clothes of detergents.

This option is also recommended for people suffering from allergies, since during operation the machine completely washes out all household chemicals from the fabric fibers.

Fast 45. A special cycle for accelerated cleaning of clothes that are free of serious stains and other contaminants.
Mixed fabrics. The mode is designed for simple processing of items made from different types of fabric.
Jeans. A special program for working with denim that protects products from shedding.
Colored. Another feature that ensures safe washing without color loss, this time for brightly colored clothes.
Fast 15.The mode is indispensable in situations where you need to quickly refresh things, but there is no time to wait until a full working cycle is completed.
Delicate. Allows you to clean delicate silk, satin, lace clothes, as well as other items made from delicate fabrics.
Wool. Another gentle clothing processing function, now for wool products. Keeps things from losing their color and shape.
Spin. A separate function for starting the spin cycle, which is necessary in a situation where the machine cannot cope with the spin cycle in one go. Before starting work, the SM will drain all used water.
Rinse and spin. The same as the previous cycle, but before spinning, the “home assistant” will additionally rinse the clothes.
ECO. A work cycle for cleaning cotton and linen clothing with low energy and water consumption. This way, washing lasts longer, but allows you to save on utility bills.
Sport. A useful option for working with sportswear and shoes that require special delicate treatment.
Wash and dry 1 hour. From the name of the cycle it becomes clear that the mode takes a little time, but allows you to wash and dry. The only limitation caused by the fact that the regime lasts so short is that you need to process no more than 1 kilogram of things at a time, that is, about 4 shirts.
Wash and dry 5 kilograms. The same thing, only it takes more time, but you can wash a full 5 kilograms of dirty laundry.