Bosch WFMC220BUC Operating Instructions Manual page 27

Fault
Indicatorlight "rinse" is lit
and displayis flashing
"E:13" with no water
remainingin tub.
Wateris flowingoutfrom
underneath the machine
Sudscomingout of the
detergentdispenser.
Repeated spinning.
Thelaundrywas notspun.
Programdurationextended.
Unsatisfactory w ashing
result.
Detergentresidueon the
laundry.
Grayresidueon the
laundry.
System shakesor shudders
whenpassingfrom lowerto
higherspeedspinning.
Possible cause
Sudsor pumpis blocked.
Thethreadof the supplyhoseis nottight.
Leakin the drain hose.
Toomuch soapor non HEsoapused,pumpcouldnot
removesuds.
This is not a fault.
The imbalance compensation systemis attemptingto
balancethe loadthroughrepeatedspins.
Largeitemsof clothinghavebecomeentangledand could
not be distributedevenlyin the drum. Forsafetyreasons
the high-speedspincyclewas automatically suppressed.
This is nota fault.
The sudsdetectionfeature hasactivatedan additional
rinsingcycleto reducethe amountof suds.
This is not a fault.
The imbalance compensation systemis attemptingto
balancethe loadthroughrepeatedspins.
The degreeof soilingwas higherthan estimated.
Not enoughdetergent.
Somephosphate-free detergentscontainwater-insoluble
residues that mayappearas light spotson the laundry.
Dirt accumulation from ointments, f ats or oils.
Drumsystemsuspension can shift duringspeedup, this
is nota failure.
Action
Uselessdetergent f or future wash loads. Detergents
specificallydesigned for yourHighEfficiency washer
producefewer sudsand will includethe letters"HE"on
the packaging.Cleanthe water drainagepipeand/or
drainhose.Turnthe programselectorto "off" and restart
Brain program. (Does not apply to 500 Plus
Series, run the Refresh program instead).
Tightenthe thread.
Replace the drain hose.
Mix 1 tablespoon of fabricsoftenerwith 1 pt (1/2 litre)of
waterand pour into detergentdispenser I II.
Uselessdetergent f or future wash loads. Detergents
specifically designedfor youHighEfficiency washer
producefewer sudsand will includethe letters"HE"on
the packaging.
Alwaysloadthe drumwith largeand small items
together.
Alwaysloadthe drumwith largeand small items
together.
Add a moreappropriate amountof detergent.
Alwaysloadthe drumwith largeand small items
together.
Selectsuitableprogram
or
Heavyduty as an additional o ption.
Add detergent a ccordingto the manufacturer's
specifications.
Brushoff spotswhen laundryis dry.
Addthe maximum amountof detergent a nd selectthe
highestpermissible temperature.
Mix small and largelaundrypiecesin loadto minimize
this effect.
If the fault cannot be eliminated with the aid of the above table, switch the appliance off, wait 5 seconds, switch the appliance on
again, select and start the program.
If the fault continues, call customer service; see Page 28.
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