Bosch WFMC5301UC - Manual (Page 7)

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Connections located on the rear of the
appliance:
- Power cord with plug.
H = hot water connection
C = cold water connection
Useful tools
The following tools are helpful:
1. Flat head screwdriver.
2. Socket wrench (1/2" / 13mm).
3. Closed wrench (1/2" / 13 mm).
4. Bubble Level.
Dimensions
a = 27.0 inches (686 mm)
b = 30.7 inches (780 mm)
c = 37.0 inches (940 mm)
d = 16.0 inches (407 mm)
Door opening angle 180°
Approx. weight = 220 lbs (100 kg)
Installation area
d WARNING d
Never ground the washer to plastic
plumbing lines, gas lines or hot
water pipes.
This appliance must be installed on
a solid floor and well leveled due to
the higher spin speeds available. If
installing the machine on a wood
floor over a basement or on a
second floor, the floor may need to
be reinforced. Sound, vibration, and
risk of walking" will be affected
depending on the structure and
stability of the floor surface where it
is installed.
If the washing machine is to be installed
on a weak wood floor consider the
following:
q Soft floor surfaces, such as
carpets or surfaces with foam
backing, are not suitable. If
possible, place the washing
machine in a corner of the room.
q Screw a water resistant wooden
board (at least 3/4" thick) to the
floor.
q
Secure the feet of the washing
machine with holding brackets.
Order the holding brackets (set)
from Bosch Customer Service
(WMZ 2200).
q Units are not designed to be
stacked.
q Units are not designed for under
counter installation
Pedestal Mounting
If mounting the washer on the Bosch
pedestal (accessory no.
WTZ1295 for solid white color
WTZ 1295P for duo tone silver
WTZ1295R, for duo tone red
Follow the instructions supplied with
the pedestal.
i Install pedestal prior to
removing transport bolts.
Closet
If installing the washer in a closet,
observe the minimum distances
according to the following table:
Minimum Installation Clearances
Closet
Sides 1/4" (6 mm)
Top 12" (3O5 mm)
Rear 2.5" (64 mm)
Front 1/4" (6 mm)
Ventilation:
Top: 48 sq. in (310 sq. cm),
Bottom: 24 sq. in (155 sq. cm)
Checklist for
Installation
Page
completely remove 4
shipping bolts
8
move the washer into place 8
connect the water supply line
and drain pipe
8
connect the electrical power 10
slide the washer into its final
location
11
level the washer as low as
possible
11
before first use, run a
cleaning cycle
15