Bosch WAS20160UC Installation Instructions

Bosch WAS20160UC - Axxis Series Front Load Washer Manual

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Safety
instructions
- The
washing
machine
is
heavy.
Lift
with
caution.
- Frozen
hoses
can
tear/burst.
Do
not
install
the
washing
machine
outdoors
or
in
an
area
exposed
to
freezing
conditions.
- These
installation
instructions
are
intended
for
use
by
qualified
installers.
In
addition
to
these
instructions,
if
installing
the
washing
machine:
In
the
United
States
comply
with
the
National
Electric
Code,
ANSI/NFPA70
-
latest
edition/State
and
municipal
and/or
local
regulations.
In
Canada
comply
with
the
Canadian
Electric
Code
C22.1
-
latest
edition/provincial
and
municipal
and/or
local
regulations.
- If
the
washing
machine
is
located
in
a
room
which
will
be
exposed
to
temperatures
below
freezing,
or
if
it
is
located
in
a
cabin
that
is
being
shut
down
for
the
winter,
any
residual
water
in
the
pump
or
water
inlet
hose(s)
must
be
drained.
- Take
care
not
to
damage
the
washing
machine.
Do
not
hold
on
to
protruding
parts
(e.g.±door)
when
lifting.
- In
addition
to
the
safety
information
listed
here,
the
local
water
end
electricity
supplier
may
have
special
requirements.
- If
in
doubt,
have
the
appliance
connected
by
an
authorized
technician.
Scope
of
delivery
depending
on
model
Moisture
in
the
drum
is
due
to
end
inspection.
Elbow
Standard
Wrench
for
fixing
the
waste
water
hose
Covers
with
hose
holder
Power
cord
Drainage
hose
Water
supply
hoses
Additionally
needed
depending
on
connection
- 1±hose
clamp
Ğ
0,94
in.Ć1,57
in.
(commercially
available)
for
connection
to
siphon
->
Page
4;
Water
connection
.
Useful
tool
- Level
for
alignment.
Installation
surface
- Stability
is
important
so
that
the
machine
does
not
"walk"!
- The
installation
surface
must
be
solid
and
level.
- Soft
floors/floor
coverings
are
not
suitable.
For
installation
on
a
base
- Fasten
the
washing
machine
feet
with
retaining
tabs*
(*Order
no.
WMZ±2200,
WX±9756).
For
installation
on
a
wooden
joist
floor
- Install
the
washing
machine
in
a
corner
if
at
all
possible.
- Screw
a
waterproof
wooden
plate
(min.
1,18
in.
thick)
on
the
floor.
- Fasten
the
washing
machine
feet
with
retaining
tabs*
(*Order
no.,
see
above)
House
and
cable
lengths
depending
on
model
LeftĆside
connection
or
RightĆside
connection
51
in.
37
in.
57
in.
53
in.
39
in.
58
in.
max.:
39
in.
Note:
When
using
the
hose
holder,
possible
hose
lengths
are
reduced!
Available
commercially
or
from
customer
service:
- Longer
supply
hose
(approx.
86,61
in.),
for
standard
model
UnderĆcounter
/
closet
installation
of
the
machine
UnderĆcounter
/
inĆcabinet
installation
before
connecting
to
power
supply.
Installation
in
kitchen
cabinetsą
(underĆcounter
or
inĆcabinet)
- Cubicle
width
of
23,62
in.
is
required.
- Only
install
the
washing
machine
under
a
continuous
counter
top
which
is
securely
fastened
to
the
neighboring
cabinets.
- If
installing
the
washer
in
a
closet,
observe
the
minimum
distances:
Side:
0
in.,
rear:
1,97
in.,
top:
0
in.,
front:
2,76
in..
Remove
shipping
locks
- Before
first
use
be
sure
to
completely
remove
the
4
shipping
locks
and
keep
them.
- For
later
shipping
be
sure
to
reinstall
the
shipping
locks
Ć
prevents
damage
to
the
machine
->
Page
6.
- Save
screws
and
sleeves.
1.
Remove
hoses
from
the
elbow
and
holder
(depending
on
model).
Remove
elbow.
2.
Loosen
all
4
shipping
lock
screws
and
remove.
3.
Remove
sleeves.
4.
Install
covers
with
hose
holders.
Lock
tightly
using
pressure
on
the
catch
hooks.
5.
Fix
the
hoses
in
the
hose
holders.
Water
connection
- The
washing
machine
must
only
be
operated
with
cold
and
hot
(max.
140
°F/60°C)
tap
water.
Do
not
connect
the
appliance
to
the
mixer
tap
of
an
unpressurized
hotĆwater
boiler.
- To
prevent
water
damage,
the
hot
and
cold
water
valves
should
be
accessible
when
the
washing
machine
is
in
place
and
should
always
be
turned
off
when
the
washing
machine
is
not
in
use.
- If
installing
the
washing
machine
in
a
new
building
or
a
building
in
which
the
plumbing
system
was
recently
installed
or
upgraded,
flush
the
lines
before
installing
the
washing
machine
to
remove
any
sand,
dirt
or
residue.
- The
connection
points
are
under
full
water
pressure.
Check
seal
with
tap
fully
open.
- To
prevent
leakage
or
water
damage,
follow
the
instructions
in
this
chapter!
- Do
not
use
a
used
inlet
hose.
Only
use
the
inlet
hose
supplied
or
one
which
was
purchased
from
an
authorized
dealer.
- If
in
doubt,
have
the
appliance
connected
by
a
technician.
Water
supply
Water
inlet
hoses:
Attention:
do
not
kink,
crush,
modify
or
cut
through
(strength
is
no
longer
guaranteed).
Optimum
water
pressure
should
be
between:
14,5
to
145
p.s.i.
(1Ć10
bar)
- When
the
tap
is
turned
on,
the
water
flow
is
at
least
2,2
U.S.
gallons
(8
liters)
per
minute.
- If
the
water
pressure
is
higher,
install
a
pressure
reducing
valve.
1.
Connect
water
supply
hoses
to
the
taps.
Tighten
plastic
screwĆfittings
by
hand
only.
2.
Carefully
turn
on
the
taps
and
check
that
the
connection
points
are
not
leaking.
Attention:
screw
connection
is
under
water
mains
pressure.
Water
drainage
Water
drainage
hose:
Attention:
do
not
kink
or
stretch.
Height
difference
between
installation
area
and
outlet:
0
Ć
max.
39
in.
Drainage
into
a
sink/bath
tub:
Attention:
Secure
the
drainage
hose
to
prevent
it
from
slipping
out
of
the
sink.
Attention:
The
plug
must
not
be
in
the
plug
hole.
When
the
water
is
being
pumped
out
of
the
washing
machine,
check
that
the
water
drains
away
quickly
enough.
Do
not
insert
the
end
of
the
drainage
hose
into
the
pumped
off
water!
There
is
a
risk
that
water
will
be
drawn
back
into
the
washing
machine!
Drainage
into
a
siphon:
Attention:
Secure
connection
point
with
hose
clip,
∅
0,9
in.
Ć
1,6
in.
(dealer).
Drainage
into
a
standpipe
or
in
wall
installation:
Use
the
UĆbracket.
Attach
the
UĆbracket
to
the
end
of
the
hose
and
insert
end
of
hose
into
standpipe
or
wall
drain.
Use
a
strap
or
cable
tie
connected
to
UĆbracket
to
hold
hose
in
place.
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