Water Inlet; Water Outlet - Bosch WLK20261BY Instruction Manual

Positioning and connecting
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Caution!
Water damage
The connection points for the water
supply hose and water drain hose are
under high water pressure. To prevent
leaks and water damage, you must
follow the instructions in this section.
Notes
In addition to the safety information
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listed here, the local water and
electricity supplier may have special
requirements.
Only operate the washing machine
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using cold mains water.
Do not connect the washing
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machine to the mixer tap of an
unpressurised hot-water boiler.
Do not use a used supply hose. Only
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use the supply hose supplied or one
that was purchased from an
authorised specialist retailer.
If in doubt, have the appliance
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connected by a technician.

Water inlet

Notes
Do not bend, squash, modify or cut
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through the water supply hose
(otherwise its strength is no longer
guaranteed).
Only tighten the screw connections
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by hand. If the screw connections
are tightened too much with a tool
(pliers), the thread may become
damaged.
Optimum water pressure in the mains:
100-1000 kPa (1-10 bar)
When the tap is open, the water flow
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is at least 8 l/min.
If the water pressure is higher than
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this, a pressure-reducing valve must
be installed.
Connection
Connect the water supply hose to the
water tap (¾" = 26.4 mm) and to the
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appliance (not necessary for Aqua-Stop
models):
Aquastop
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Standard
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Carefully turn on the tap and check that
the connection points are not leaking.
The screw connection is under
Note:
water pipe pressure.

Water outlet

Caution!
Water damage
If the attached drainage hose slips out
of the washbasin due to high water
pressure when draining the appliance,
leaking water may cause damage.
Secure the drain hose so that it cannot
slip out.
Notes
Do not kink the water drain hose or
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put strain on it lengthways.
Height difference between the
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installation surface and the drain:
Min. 60 cm, max. 100 cm