Wash up the engine/bay?

Either those instructions sucked or you didn't follow them. Take it to a pro if you want it done right and want to place blame on someone if you have problems afterward.
 
How did you go about doing it? Usually just not spraying water directly into any of the electrical problems avoids the problems. My engine is currently filthy and I will be cleaning it in the morning.
 
Simple Green in a spray bottle and a nylon brush works great. Be careful of bare aluminum with the Simple Green though, because it will stain it if left on there. I would do the rinse with the engine running and just steer clear of as many of the electrical connections as possible.