Bosch WAP24200TC Use And Care Manual page 13

the washing machine to remove any sand, dirt or
residue.
To prevent leakage or water damage, follow the
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instruction in this chapter.
If in doubt, have the appliance connected by an
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authorized technician.
Connect your washer to the wall faucets.
Observe each of the following:
Only use the new water supply hose shipped with your
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washer. Never connect old used hoses.
The water supply hoses must not be kinked, bent or
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flattened in such a way as to potentially diminish water
flow.
The water supply pressure must be between 1 - 10 bar
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with a minimum of 8 liters of flow per minute. A
pressure regulator valve must be installed if the
maximum water pressure is exceeded.
Make sure the water supply faucet is easily accessible
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when the washer is in use. The faucet should be
turned off if the washer is going to be unused for
extended periods of time.
Make sure rubber washers are in place at both ends of
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the water supply hose. Missing washers could cause
leaks.
The connection points are under full water pressure.
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Turn on the water tap and check for leaks.
Periodically inspect the water supply hose and replace
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with a new hose if cuts, kinks or leaks are observed.
Water connection hoses
red - Hot water-hose
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blue - Cold water-hose
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Attach this end to water tap. Hand tighten only.
Attach this end of the hose to the back of the washing
machine. Hand tighten only.
Cold water connection only
NOTICE: Both water connection hoses have to be
connected to water! If only cold water is available, then
both hoses have to be connected via Y-piece to cold
water. The washing machine have a built-in heater to
reach selected tempereatures.
Water drain hose connection
NOTICES
Do not reuse an old drain hose. Only use the drain
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hose and parts included with your washer.
Do not kink or modify the water drain hose.
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Types of drainage hookups
Standpipe
Attach the drain hose using the elbow included with your
washer.
Fit the drain hose to the elbow provided leaving a
maximum of 4 inches of drain hose projecting. Insert this
section of the drain hose into the drain pipe. Secure the
elbow and hose with a nylon tie strap or the equivalent to
keep the hose from coming out of the drain pipe during
use.
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