Bosch Appliances WFMC8400UC manual Removing the transport bolts, Storing Transport Bolts

Observe the water pressure in the supply network:

- The water pressure should be between 14.5 and 145 p.s.i. (1 and 10 bars) when the tap

is turned on, at least 2.2 U. S. gallons (8 liters) of water should be discharged per minute.

- A pressure regulator valve must be installed if the maximum water pressure is exceeded.

NOTICE

To prevent water damage, the hot and cold water valves should be accessible when the washing machine is in place and should always be turned off when the washing machine is not in use.

NOTICE

If installing the washing machine in a new building or a building in which the plumbing system was recently installed or upgraded, flush the lines before installing the washing machine to remove any sand, dirt or residue.

washer as pictured below.

Modified or cut (integrity can no longer be guaranteed).

NOTICE

The washing machine must only be operated with cold and hot (max. 140 °F / 60 °C) tap water. Do not connect the appliance to the mixer tap of an unpressurized hotpwater boiler.

- Bent or flattened.

The water supply hoses must not be:

If in doubt, have the water connection installed by an authorized technician.

Water connection

Water supply

Removing the transport bolts

dCAUTION

To avoid possible injury and 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 Completely remove all 4 transport

qInsert the covers until they snap completely into place.

bolt assemblies

(bolt,

spring, washer

Storing

the

transport

bolts

and bushings). Relieve pressure on

the bushings

by

reaching

through

Always

keep

the

transport

bolts for

future

transportation of

the

appliance

the open washing machine door and

pulling the drum slightly forward

(such

as

when

moving

out).

towards the

door.

Then

pull

the bolt

the

transport

bolts with the

-

q

Store

assemblies out from

the back

of

the

washer and

bushing

attached.

qIf the bushings do not come out when removing the bolts, place the bolts back into the bushings and carefully try again. It is important to do this with the bolts, otherwise the bushings will not come out properly.

Helpful Hints

qLoosen all four bolts before removing any of the bolts all the way from the unit.

qRemove the bottom two bolts prior to removing the top two bolts.

qLoosen the bolts using the closed end of the 1/2" wrench provided. Loosen them until they can be removed freely.

qThe recessed bottom bolts may be more easily removed using a 1/2"

(13 mm) socket wrench.

qTo store the bolts for future use, do not remove the bolts from the plastic bushings.

After removing the transport bolt assemblies, use the four plastic covers provided to close the openings.

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