Folding Down And Attaching The Tub - Bosch SPS40C12GB Repair Instructions

Repairs
6.38

Folding down and attaching the tub

Folding down the tub makes it easier to access and replace
various components, for example, for the:
• water-softening system
• Sump
• Water switch
Prerequisite:
• Appliance is disconnected from the power supply.
• Appliance is freely accessible.
• Appliance has been emptied
(Heat exchanger, fleet reservoir, sump, water-softening system).
• Side panels have been removed.
• Door springs have been removed.
• Inlet hose on the heat exchanger (or on the water inlet system) has been
removed.
• Cable from the flow-meter has been unplugged.
• Base socket plate has been removed.
• Float switch has been unplugged.
• Power module has been completely removed or the cables have been
unplugged.
• Toe panel has been removed (optional).
• Cable from InfoLight and TimeLight have been unplugged (optional).
• Inlet hose on the fleet reservoir has been removed (optional).
6.38.1 Folding down the tub
Prevent any discharge of the salt solution! Check that the lid of the
salt dispenser is correctly closed. Close the salt dispenser.
Protect support surface for the tub from being scratched. In the
case of free-standing appliances, ensure that the weight does
not fall out of the basis carrier.
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1. Bend the metal plates of the tub catch straight using a screw driver.
2. From above, release the plate hinges on the front side from the catch
mechanism with a screwdriver. To do this, bend the catch mechanism of the
plate hinge inwards.
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