Bosch Appliances 500 Plus Series manual Electrical, connection, d WARNING

d WARNING

Electrical

To

reduce

the risk of fire or electrical

connection

cord or

an

adapter

to connect the

shock,

DO NOT

use

an

extension

GROUNDING

INSTRUCTIONS

washing machine to the power

supply.

This appliance must be grounded. In

the event of a malfunction or

breakq

Use

of

a

Ground

Fault Circuit

down, grounding will reduce the risk of

electrical shock by providing a

path

ofInterrupter

(GFCI)

is recommended.

least

resistance

for the

electric

current.Do

not

insert/remove

the

power plug

This appliance

features

a

cord

with

an

with

wet

or

damp hands.

Touch the

plug

only

when

removing

the

equipmentqgrounding conductor

and

a

grounding plug. The plug must be

plug

from

the socket.

plugged into an appropriate outlet

which has been properly installed and

d

CAUTION

grounded

in

accordance

with all local

regulations

and

ordinances.

2. Attach the

TO AVOID RISK OF INJURIES-Take

drain

hose

to

the

drain

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care when

using

the wrench.

hose

connection

on

theback

of

Leveling

Procedure

the

appliance; position

the hose

Improper

connection

of

the

clamp approximately

3/8 inch

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equipment

grounding

conductor

1.

The

appliance

should

now be in

its

mm)

from

the end

of

the hose.

may

result

in

electric shock.

Have

final

position,

ready for

leveling

3. Tighten the

clamp with

a

the

appliance

checked

by

(moving

the

appliance

after

screwdriver.

a qualified

electrician

or

service

leveling can

make

it

unlevel again.)

technician

if

you are

in

doubt as

to

In-Wall

Installation

whether

the

washer

has

been

Each foot of the appliance or

properly

grounded.

pedestal

must

be

placed firmly on

Do not modify the plug

provided with

the

floor

to

prevent the

washing

the appliance - if it

will not fit in the

machine

from

wobbling.

outlet,

have

a

proper

outlet installed

by

a

qualified

electrician.

Start

with all

four

feet

screwed

in

as far as possible, then back

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individual

feet out as necessary to

level

the

washer.

The washing machine must only		be	2.
connected to an individual branch
circuit via a socket which has	been
properly installed and grounded.

q

Use

the

elbow.

Attach

the

elbow

The household

electrical voltage

must

to

the

end

of

the

hose

and

insert

correspond to the voltage specification

the

plate,

end

of the

hose

into

the

on the washing machine (rating

wall drain

24).

approximately

four

inches.

see page

3.

Connection

specifications as well

as

q

The

hose

and

elbow

should

the required fuses are stipulated on the

extend into

the

open

drain

pipe

appliance

rating

plate.

as

Use a bubble level (24" or less in length) to level the washer front to back and side to side (be sure the level fits between the edges of the washer, and is not elevated at one end on a ridge on the surface of the washer.)

Adjust the leveling of the washer with the four height-adjustable feet. Level the washer as low as

far as the elbow allows when seated as shown in the above picture.

qUse a strap or cable tie to hold hose in place.

Volts	Hertz	Amperes	Watts
110-120	60	15	1350
			(max.)

Make sure that:

- the power plug fits into the socket. - the wire size is sufficient.

-the grounding system is properly installed.

possible to help reduce vibration.

q Loosen the lock nut on(1 the illustration) by turning it clockwise. Use the wrench provided (or a 5/8" - 16mm open end wrench). When you turn the lock nut, the footn (2 the illustration) it is locked against will turn with it. This w extend the height of the foot.

The power cord may be replaced by an electrician only.

Replacement power cords are available from Customer Service.

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