Bosch WFMC6401UC - Manual (Page 9)

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Water connection
Water supply
CAUTION
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 hotĆwater
boiler.
If in doubt, have the water connection
installed by an authorized technician.
The water supply hoses must not be:
- Bent or flattened.
- Modified or cut (integrity can
no longer be guaranteed).
Plastic threads must only be tightened
by hand. Do not remove the strainers
from the water supply hoses.
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.
CAUTION
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.
CAUTION
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.
Connection
C Cold water connection and
H Hot water connection
(max. 140 °F / 60 °C)
min.0,4''
(10 mm)
q After connecting, turn on the water
completely, and check that
connection points are watertight.
d
CAUTION
d
The connection points are under full
water pressure. Check seal with tap
fully open.
Water drainage
CAUTION
Do not bend or pull the water
drainage hose.
Height difference between the
installation location of the washing
machine and the drainage point:
Maximum 8 feet / 244 cm.
Connecting the water
drainage hose
q Attach the drain hose to the end of
the drain connection.
q Secure the connection point with
the clamp and tighten.
Standpipe Installation
q Use the elbow. Attach the elbow to
the end of the hose and insert end
of hose into standpipe.
q Use a strap or cable tie to hold
hose in place.
In-Wall Installation
q Use the elbow. Attach the elbow to
the end of the hose and insert end
of hose into wall drain.
q Use a strap or cable tie to hold
hose in place.
Drainage into a siphon
q Secure the connection point with a
hose clip(not included in
factory-supplied equipment).