Bosch Washing Machine repairs Help Page
The model number is prefixed by the letters E-Nr then model number that usably starts with three letters e.g. W?? and the four or five numbers e.g. WFL2260. On later models, the fist two number denote the spin speed e.g. WAE24061 is 1200 spin WAA 28161 is1400 spin. Below are some engineers reports on the most common faults on Bosch washing machines .
Washing Machines
Engineers report:- lt348 Attend Bosch WFB2405
Fault customer reports water leaking down front of machine. Open door inspect door seal. Small tear on front lip were it seals on door glass (Usually caused by trapping article in door and operating appliance) Disconnect appliance from power supply Perform earth leakage/low insulation test. Ok
Action taken: Remove soap draw, unclip door seal retaining wire, release door interlock from front panel, remove lower kick plate, remove front panel. Remove door seal and replace with new one. Replace front panel
Re-fit interlock and front retaining wire, soap draw and kick plate. Put on rinse and spin Ok
Spares used Door Gasket Part no DBT89
Engineers report:- lt643 Attend Bosch WAE24168
Fault, customer reports all spin lights (LED) flashing and machine will not programme
Action taken: Follow PCB board Re-set procedure. If board Re-sets ok Disconnect appliance from power supply Perform earth leakage/low insulation test. Test OK Remove back and (base plate if necessary) Remove motor and circuit test. No continuity through carbons to commentator detected. Megger test motor, test ok. Replace carbon brushes. Re-fit motor. Level appliance and water, wash and spin test OK. . Re-position appliance.
Spares used:- Carbons Brushes Part no CAR93
Engineers report:- lt662 Attend Bosch WAA28168 Fault: customer reports door will not open.
Check whether door handle is unduly loose and feel whether it connects with door pecker. Handle unduly loose pos broken inside. Action taken:- Disconnect appliance from power supply Perform earth leakage/low insulation test. (megger test) Put machine in drain to test if machine blocked as blocked pump would result in door not opening and could have caused primary fault, machine drains ok put machine in off position, wait 2 minutes for door lock to release pull machine out disconnect from power supply, remove lid. Push drum backwards to facilitate reaching in to release door pecker from interlock and open door Remove door , lay door in flat surface. Split door frame and replace broken handle parts necessary. Re-fit door water. Wash and spin test. Door locking test, Re-fit top and position appliance.
Spares used:- Door handle Part no 183607
Engineers report:- lt145 Attend Bosch WAE24363.
Fault, customer reports F21 on display. (no circuit through motor fault)
Action taken: Follow PCB board Re-set procedure. If board Re-sets ok Disconnect appliance from power supply, perform earth leakage/low insulation test. Test OK Pull appliance out from under work top. Remove back and (base plate if necessary) Remove motor and circuit test. No continuity through carbons to commentator detected. Megger test motor, test ok. Replace carbon brushes. Re-fit motor. , wash and spin test OK. . Re-position appliance.
Spares used:- Carbons Brushes Part no CAR93
Engineers report:- lt5667Attend Bosch WFD2061.
Fault, customer reports that appliance wont spin. Pull appliance out from under work top. Unplug and Perform earth leakage/low insulation test. Test OK. Enquire of customer age of appliance. Over 10 years if any repair done on appliance in last 2-3 years. Enquire if appliance has been leaking and whether unduly noisy to establish financial feasibility of repair. Appliance not leaking and not noisy. Run appliance thought water test and spin test. Machine fails to emptying. Check machine has drain filter behind plastic door at base of appliance.
Action taken:- Lean appliance back through 45. place suitable size bowl under pump. With large towel under bowl Carefully remove filter cap allowing water to drain into bowl some spillage occurs. Remove obstacles from filter Check for obstacles in pump impellor chamber. Remove obstacle from chamber with long nose pliers, re-fit filter cap, level appliance and water test appliance. Appliance NOW draining and spinning OK. Re-position appliance under work top.
Spares used:- None
Engineers report:- lt887 Attended Bosch WFL2260.
Fault, customer says appliance is noisy.
Action:- Pull appliance out from under work top. Unplug and Perform earth leakage/low insulation test. (megger test) Test OK.
Plug in appliance select spin and listen for irregular noise, None detected. Check that appliance is level and all legs are in contact with ground Check stainless steel inner drum for excess movement on bearings or bearing support shaft. No excess movement. Remove lid, check drum support springs, lean appliance backwards through 45. and check suspension legs for undue wear. None detected. Check filter for coins etc. Coins and buttons found. remove. Level appliance again Put machine on last rinse and test for coin intermittent contact with pump impellor. NOISE DETECTED.
Action taken. allow machine to drain. Lean machine backwards through 45 and place washing up bowl under pump. Remove pump, and remove obstacle from impeller chamber. Re-assemble and water test. Re-position appliance under work top.
Spares used:- None Please note we except no liability for the information given above and we only recommend that repairs are carried out by a fully qualified engineer from MDA Spares.
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