Bosch Appliances WAP24201UC manual Scope of Warranty

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SCOPE OF WARRANTY

Bosch will repair or replace, free of charge any motor or component part of the motor that proves defective under conditions of normal home use during the first 2 years from the date of purchase, labor charges excluded.

Out of Warranty Product: Bosch is under no obligation, by law or otherwise, to provide you with any concessions, including repairs, pro-rates, or Product replacement, once this warranty has expired.

Warranty Exclusions: The warranty coverage described herein excludes all defects or damage that are not the direct fault of Bosch, including without limitation, one or more of the following: (1) use of the Product in anything other than its normal customary and intended manner (including without limitation, any form of commercial use, use or storage of an indoor product outdoors, use of the Product in conjunction with air or water-going vessels);

(2)any party's willful misconduct, negligence, misuse, abuse, accidents, neglect, improper operation, failure to maintain, improper or negligent installation, tampering, failure to follow operating instructions, mishandling, unauthorized service (including self-performed "fixing" or exploration of the appliance's internal workings); (3) adjustment, alteration or modification of any kind; (4) a failure to comply with any applicable state, local, city, or county electrical, plumbing and/or building codes, regulations, or laws, including failure to install the product in strict conformity with local fire and building codes and regulations; (5) ordinary wear and tear, spills of food, liquid, grease accumulations, or other substances that accumulate on, in, or around the Product; and (6) any external, elemental and/or environmental forces and factors, including without limitation, rain, wind, sand, floods, fires, mud slides, freezing temperatures, excessive moisture or extended exposure to humidity, lightning, power surges, structural failures surrounding the appliance, and acts of God. In no event shall Bosch have any liability or responsibility whatsoever for damage to surrounding property, including cabinetry, floors, ceilings, and other structures or objects around the Product. Also excluded from this warranty are scratches, nicks, minor dents, and cosmetic damages on external surfaces and exposed parts; Products on which the serial numbers have been altered, defaced, or removed; service visits to teach you how to use the Product, or visits where there is nothing wrong with the Product; correction of installation problems (you are solely responsible for any structure and setting for the Product, including all electrical, plumbing or other connecting facilities, for proper foundation/flooring, and for any alterations including without limitation cabinetry, walls, floors, shelving, etc.); and resetting of breakers or fuses. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, THIS WARRANTY SETS OUT YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES WITH RESPECT TO PRODUCT, WHETHER THE CLAIM ARISES IN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING STRICT LIABILITY, OR NEGLIGENCE) OR OTHERWISE. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. ANY WARRANTY IMPLIED BY LAW, WHETHER FOR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR OTHERWISE, SHALL BE EFFECTIVE ONLY FOR THE

PERIOD THAT THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EFFECTIVE. IN NO EVENT WILL THE MANUFACTURER BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, "BUSINESS LOSS", AND/OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, LOSSES, OR EXPENSES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION TIME AWAY FROM WORK, HOTELS AND/OR RESTAURANT MEALS, REMODELLING EXPENSES IN EXCESS OF DIRECT DAMAGES WHICH ARE DEFINITIVELY CAUSED EXCLUSIVELY BY Bosch, OR OTHERWISE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, AND SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. No attempt to alter, modify or amend this warranty shall be effective unless authorized in writing by an officer of BSH.

How to Obtain Warranty Service: To obtain warranty service for your Product, you should contact the nearest Bosch authorized service center.

BSH Home Appliances Corporation - 1901 Main Street, Suite 600, Irvine, CA 92614 / 800-944-2904

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Contents Washer Welcome to Your New Washer Table of contents Important information Customer service~ Troubleshooting Purchase informationImportance and meaning of symbols Your washing machine is intended forImportant Safety Instructions ~ Electrical connectionStandard features and helpful information Special featuresIntroduction to your new washer Installation types Dimensions and clearances requiredLength of power cord and water supply hoses Appliance dimensionsClearance requirements Minimum Vent spacing actual not minimum dimensionsMinimum opening dimensions Ventilation area MinimumIntroduction Installation instructionsTools needed Waste disposalImportance of installing on a solid, level Set up on a pedestal with drawerInstallation checklist Parts provided with your washerDamage to the Appliance Remove the transport boltsWater connections Water supply hose connectionsHeight of drain point Water drain hose connectionTypes of drainage hookups Standpipe Leveling the washer Electrical connectionTransporting the washer Display field Temp. selection, Spin Speed, Delay-StartGetting to know your appliance Control panelIdentifying and treating stains LaundrySorting the Laundry Preparing the laundryLaundry detergents and additives Adding the correct amount of HE detergentCycle selection table Dyeing/bleaching StarchingSoaking Default cycle settings Additional program settingsOperating Instructions Recommended Load Size ~ Standard features and helpful informationFilling the detergent and additives compartments FillingRemoving laundry/switching the appliance off Pausing/Continuing the cycleCancel cycle Starting the cycleSetting volume for button signals depending on the model SignalActivate adjustment mode for the signal volume Setting volume for indicator signalsCleaning and maintenance Clean the strainers at the washer end of the hose Cleaning the drain pumpClean the strainers at the water tap end of the hose Risk of ScaldingPage ~ Cleaning the drain pump TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Emergency door lock releaseProblem Possible causes Solutions Determing the Problem~ Emergency door lock release ~ Remove the transport bolts Display Customer serviceError messages MeasureStatement of Limited Product Warranty Bosch Clothes WasherScope of Warranty Page 9000826642