Bosch HBL5620UC Operating, Care, Installation - Page 6

On the rear of the appliance: - Power cord with plug. C = cold water connection H = hot water connection Useful tools The following tools are helpful: - Flat head screwdriver. - Closed wrench (1/2"/13mm). - Bubble level. Dimensions a = 27.0 inches (686 mm) b = 30.7 inches (780 mm) c = 37.0 inches (940 mm) d = 16.0 inches (407 mm) Door opening angle 180° Approx. weight = 220 lbs (100 kg) Installation area d WARNING d Never ground the washer to plastic plumbing lines, gas lines or hot water pipes. This appliance must be installed on a solid floor and well leveled due to the higher spin speeds available. If installing the machine on a wood floor over a basement or on a second floor, the floor may need to be reinforced. Sound, vibration, and risk of walking" will be affected depending on the structure and stability of the floor surface where it is installed. If the washing machine is to be installed on a weak wood floor consider the following: q Soft floor surfaces, such as carpets or surfaces with foam backing, are not suitable. If possible, place the washing machine in a corner of the room. q Screw a water resistant wooden board (at least 3/4" thick) to the floor. q Secure the feet of the washing machine with holding brackets. Order the holding brackets (set) from Bosch Customer Service (WMZ 2200). q Units are not designed to be stacked. q Units are not designed for under counter installation Pedestal Mounting If mounting the washer on the Bosch pedestal (accessory no. WTZ1295) folĆ low the instructions supplied with the pedestal. i Install pedestal prior to removing transport bolts. Closet If installing the washer in a closet, observe the minimum distances according to the following table: Minimum Installation Clearances Closet Sides 1/4" (6 mm) Top 12" (3O5 mm) Rear 2.5" (64 mm) Front 1/4" (6 mm) Ventilation: Top: 48 sq. in (310 sq. cm), Bottom: 24 sq. in (155 sq. cm) Removing the transport bolts CAUTION To avoid possible damage to the appliance and adjacent surfaces, all 4 transport bolts must be removed before using the appliance for the first time and must be retained for any future transport (e.g. when moving). q Release screws using the 1/2" wrench provided until they can be moved freely. q completely remove transport bolts (bolt, spring, washer and bushings) by reaching through the open washĆ ing machine door and pulling the drum slightly forward to loosen, then pull out from the back. q If the bushings do not come out when removing the screws, place screws back into the bushings and carefully try again. It is important to do this with the screws, otherwise the bushings will not come out propĆ erly. q Insert the covers until they snap in completely. 6