Bosch WFC Series Operating and installation instructions

SERVICE
INFORMATION
MANUAL
MODELS COVERED:
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WFD****
WFG****
WFH****
WFL****
WFO****
WFR****
WFW****
WFX****
Produced by
Luke Allen

CHAPTERS:
1. Features*and*Benefits
2. Product*Description
3. Warranty
4. Installation
5. Operation
6. Disassembly
7. Reassembly
8. Wiring*Diagram
9. Service*Tips

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•Larger*door*–25%*Larger*vs.*
WFK2401
•Larger*opening*–15%*larger*vs.*
WFK2401
•Larger*drum*–19%*larger*vs.*
WFK2401*(6kg/13lb vs.*5kg/11lb for*
WFK2401)
•Very*energy*efficient*(A+*rating*for*
EU.*Energy*star*rated*for*US.)
•Stainless*steel*drum*– won’t*rust*&*is*
gentle*to*clothes
•Uses*little*water
•3-tier*water*fill*for*fast*&*equal*water*
fill
•180°door*opening
•Up*to*5*rinses
•Suds*sensing*–rinses*out*suds*leaving*
no*detergent*residue
•Unbalanced*load*sensor*–adjusts*
spin*to*balance*load
•UL*Listed*(US*and*Canada)
•CE*Listed*(EU)

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•Continuous*cycle*notification*–digital*
display
•Sensortronic II+Plus+electronic+control
•Accurate*water*level*control*
independent*of*water*pressure
•Digital*clock
•Real*time*cycle*finish*(displays*actual*
time*of*day*cycle*stops)
•Real*time*delay*(enter*actual*time*
delay*for*wash*to*end)
•Reduced*ironing
•Interactive*language*display*–choose*
desired*language*(English,*French,*
Spanish,*German*etc.)
•Continuous*suds*sensing
•Child*lockout

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Express'Programming'Meaning'and'
Evolution
•Introduced*on*WFR*and*WFW*models*
in*2001
•Washes*40%*faster*than*original*
standard*programming
•Extended*to*all*models*in*2004
Model'History
•WFG*–Precision*(1999*to*2002)
•WFD/WFH*–(2001*to*2004)
•WFL*– Maxx,*Classixx (1999*to*2006)
•WFC*– Maxx (2002*to*2006)
•WFO*– Maxx Plus,*Exxcel,*Classixx
(2001*to*2006)
•WFX*– Maxx Advantage,*Exxcel (2004*
to*2006)
•WFR*– Maxx,*Maxx Comfort,*Logixx
(2001*to*2006)
•WFW*– Logixx (2001*to*2006)

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•Electronic*Sensortronic controls
•Larger*capacity*&*door*opening
•Detergent*&*softener*dispenser
•Cotton,+Easy+Care,+Delicates,+Hand+
washables+settings
•180°door*opening
•Stainless*steel*inner*drum
•Durable*Polinox outer*drum
•Wash+plus,+Rinse+Plus,+Reduced+
Ironing,+Prewash+buttons
•Adjustable*spin*speeds
•Guaranteed*temperatures
•UL*Listed*(US*and*Canada)
•CE*Listed*(EU)
•Drain*hose*and*Cord*holders

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Bosch'Washers'and'Dryers'Limited'
Lifetime'Warranty
Statement*of*Limited*Warranty
•The*warranties*provided*by*BSH*
Home*Appliances*(“Bosch”)*in*this*
Statement*of*Warranties*apply*only*to*
Bosch*washers*and*dryers*sold*to*the*
first*using*purchaser*by*Bosch*or*its*
authorised*dealers,*retailers*or*
service*centres*in*the*United*States,*
Canada*or*Europe.*The*warranties*
provided*herein*are*not*transferable,*
and*take*place*from*date*of*
installation.
1*year*Full*Limited*Warranty
•Bosch*will*repair*or*replace,*free*of*
charge,*any*component*part*that*
proves*to*be*defective*under*
conditions*of*normal*home*use,*
labour*and*shipping*costs*included.*
Warranty*repair*service*must*be*
performed*by*an*authorised*Bosch*
Service*Centre.

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2*year*Limited*Warranty
•Bosch*will*provide*replacement*parts,*
free*of*charge,*for*any*component*
part*that*proves*defective*under*
conditions*of*normal*use,*shipping*
costs*included
5*year*Limited*Warranty*on*Electronics
•Bosch*will*repair*or*replace,*free*of*
charge,*any*microprocessor*or*printed*
circuit*board*that*proves*defective*
under*conditions*of*normal*home*use*
for*a*period*of*five*years*from*the*
date*of*original*installation,*labour*
charges*excluded.
5*year*Limited*Warranty*on*Motor
•Bosch*will*repair*or*replace,*free*of*
charge,*any*pump*or*component*part**
of*the*pump*that*proves*defective*
under*conditions*of*normal*home*use*
for*a*period*of*five*years*from*the*
date*of*original*installation,*labour*
charges*excluded.

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5*year*Limited*Warranty*on*Cabinet*
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•Bosch*will*replace*any*cabinet*part,*
free*of*charge,*if*that*cabinet*part*
should*rust*through*under*conditions*
of*normal*home*use,*labour*charges*
excluded.
Lifetime*Limited*Warranty*Against*
Stainless*Steel*Rust-Through
•Bosch*will*replace*your*washer*or*
dryer,*free*of*charge,*with*the*same*
model*or*current*model*that*is*
equivalent*or*better*in*functionality*if*
the*drum*should*rust*through*under*
conditions*of*normal*home*use,*
labour*charges*excluded.
Phone+Numbers:
0344$892$8979,$1-800-944-2902

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Load*Sensor*(WFG*to*WFX)
•At*predefined*points*during*the*initial*
fill,*the*machine*determines*if*it*
needs*more*water*using*a*pressure*
switch.*This*is*due*to*differences*in*
the*absorption*of*the*laundry*and*the*
size*of*the*loads.
Dynamic*Load*Sensor*(WFR*to*WFW)
•During*the*entire*fill*the*machine*
continually*adjusts*the*size*for*the*
load*and*determines*if*more*water*is*
needed*using*an*analogue*pressure*
switch*and*a*flow*meter.
Digital*Temperature*Sensor*(All*Models)
•The*thermostat*monitors*the*
temperature*of*the*water*and*
controls*the*length*of*the*time*the*
heating*element*is*turned*on,*
ensuring*the*proper*temperature*for*
the*chosen*cycle.
Suds*Sensor*(WFG*to*WFX)
•During*the*beginning*of*the*1st
rinse/spin*stage,*the*washer*
determines*if*there*is*excessive*suds-

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•and*automatically*adds*2*rinses*(if*
necessary).*This*is*accomplished*via*
the*pressure*switch*and*the*motor*
synchronisation*system.
Continuous*Suds*Sensor*(WFR*to*WFW)
•Checking*the*pumping*out*phase*of*
the*main*wash,*the*beginning*of*the*
1st rinse/spin*phase*and*the*actual*
spin*speed*vs.*the*programmed*spin*
speed,*the*washer*determines*if*there*
is*excessive*suds*and*automatically*
adds*2*rinses*(if*necessary).*This*is*
accomplished*via*the*analogue*
pressure*switch,*pressure*switch*and*
the*motor*synchronisation*system.
Unbalanced*Load*Sensor*(All*Models)
•During*the*final*spin*cycle*the*
machine*monitors*the*positioning*and*
balance*of*the*load.*If*the*load*is*
unbalanced,*if*the*machine*stops*and*
adjusts*the*load*up*to*15*times*and*
reduces*the*spin*speed*to*finish*the*
cycle.*This*is*accomplished*via*the*
motor*synchronisation*system.

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Load'and'Dynamic'Load'Sensor
Mechanical*Pressure*Switch*–(All*
Models)*measures*the*water*level*after*
the*first*fill.*If*the*water*level*is*high*
(like*for*smaller*loads),*the*pressure*
increases*and*the*pressure*switch*does*
not*provide*more*water.
Analogue*Pressure*Switch*–(WFR*to*
WFW)
•Precise*measuring*of*actual*water*
level
•Accurate*load*detection
•Control*of*the*pump*–noise*
reduction
•Time*reduction*–no*pumping*when*
empty
BENEFITS:*Continuous*adjustment*of*
wash*times.*Water*and*energy*
consumed*varies*according*to*load*size.

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Flow'Meter
•Exact*monitoring*of*water*inflow
•Ensures*exact*control*of*water*inlet*
valves*so*that*there*is*always*the*right*
amount*of*wash*and*rinse*cycles.
•Together*with*the*pressure*switch,*
there*is*a*continuous*adjustment*of*
wash*time,*water*and*energy*in*
relation*to*load*size.
•The*flow*meter*works*independently*
of*water*pressure.
BENEFITS:*Minimises*water*
consumption,*exact*load*detection*and*
superior*cleaning*performance.

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Digital'Temperature'Sensor
•All*Models*are*equipped*with*the*
Temperature*Sensor*to*deliver*
guaranteed*wash*temperatures.