Bosch WFMC8400UC Operating Instructions Manual page 30

Fault
Program does not start.
"Real Time delay" is
indicated in the display
field.
Clock cannot be set.
"Set clock:" text remains in
the display field even
though the Menu button
has been pressed.
No time displayed.
End time cannot be End time cannot be
selected. selected.
Spin speed cannot be
selected.
Child lock cannot be
selected.
Detergent residue in the Detergent residue in the
detergent dispenser. detergent dispenser.
Water does not enter the
machine or detergent is not
washed away. washed away.
"Water tap closed?" "Water tap closed?"
indicated in the display indicated in the display
field.
Water cannot be seen in
drum.
Washing solution has not
drained completely. "Suds
or blocked pump?"
indicated in the display
field.
Water is flowing out from Water is flowing out from
underneath the machine. underneath the machine.
Suds coming out of the
detergent dispenser. detergent dispenser.
Repeated spinning.
The laundry was not spun.
Program duration extended.
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Possible cause
End time selected and activated.
Program has already started; when a program has
started, the clock cannot be set.
The setting has switched from hours to minutes; both
selection points have the same text.
Time not set.
Time not set.
Program has already started; when a program has
started, the end time can no longer be selected.
Spinning is already in progress; during spin cycle the
speed cannot be changed.
The program has already started.
Detergent was damp or lumpy. Detergent was damp or lumpy.
Water tap not turned on.
Supply hose kinked or pinched.
Strainers in supply hose clogged.
Water pressure too low.
This is not a fault.
The water level is below the visible part of the drum.
Suds or pump is blocked
The thread of the supply hose is not tight.
Leak in the drain hose.
Too much soap or non-HE soap used, pump could not
remove suds. remove suds.
This is not a fault.
The imbalance compensation system is attempting to
balance the load through repeated spins.
Large items of clothing have become entangled and could
not be distributed evenly in the drum. For reasons of
safety the high speed spin cycle was automatically
suppressed.
This is not a fault.
The suds detection feature has activated an additional
rinsing cycle to reduce the amount of suds.
This is not a fault.
The imbalance compensation system is attempting to
balance the load through repeated spins.
Action
None. Appliance starts automatically.
Wait until program ends.
None.
Set time; see Page 15.
Set time; see Page 15.
Before starting the program, select and start the desired
end time; see Page 22.
Select speed before spinning.
Child lock can be selected in pause mode.
Clean and dry the detergent dispenser; see Page 27.
Use the cap of the detergent bottle to measure liquid
detergents.
Turn on water tap.
Program continues.
Eliminate the cause.
Clean the water inlet strainers; see Page 27.
Eliminate the cause.
Use less detergent for future wash loads. Detergents
specifically designed for your High Efficientcy washer
produce fewer suds and will include the letters HE" on
the packaging. Clean the water drainage pipe and/or
drain hose.
Tighten the thread.
Replace the drain hose.
Mix 1 tablespoon of fabric softener with 1 pt (½ litre) of
water and pour into detergent dispenser I.
Use less detergent for future wash loads. Detergents
specifically designed for you High Efficientcy washer
produce fewer suds and will include the letters HE" on
the packaging.
Always load the drum with large and small items
together.
Always load the drum with large and small items
together.
Add a more appropriate amount of detergent.
Always load the drum with large and small items
together.