Bosch WFMC8401UC Installation and Use & Care (all languages) - Page 31

Fault Possible cause Action Unsatisfactory washing result. The degree of soiling was higher than estimated. Not enough detergent. Detergent residue on the laundry. Gray residue on the laundry. System shakes or shudders when passing from lower to higher speed spinning. Some phosphateĆfree detergents contain waterĆinsoluble residues that may appear as light spots on the laundry. Dirt accumulation from ointments, fats or oils. Drum system suspension can shift during speed up, this is not a failure. Select suitable program or Power wash as an additional option. Add detergent according to the manufacturer's specifications. Brush off spots when laundry is dry. Add the maximum amount of detergent and select the highest permissible temperature. Mix small and large laundry pieces in load to minimize this effect. Fault displays Text in display Possible cause field Action "Water tap closed?" "Suds or blocked pump?" Water taps not turned on. Supply hose kinked or trapped. Strainer in supply hose clogged. Water pressure too low. Suds or pump is blocked. "Check Door!" Door not closed properly. Turn on water tap. Program continues. Eliminate the cause. Clean the water inlet strainers; see Page 27. Eliminate the cause. Use less detergent for future wash loads. Detergents specifically designed for your High Efficientcy washer produce fewer suds and will include the letters HE" on the packaging.Clean the water drainage pipe and/or drain hose. Check whether laundry is trapped in door. Close the door. If the fault cannot be eliminated with the aid of the above table, switch the appliance off, wait 5 seconds, switch the appliance on again, select and start the program. If the fault continues, call customer service; see Page 32. 31