Dimensions; Installation Area; Removing The Transport Bolts - Bosch WFMC8400UC Operating Instructions Manual

washing machine undergoes before
leaving the factory.
Connections located on the rear of the
appliance:
- Power cord with plug.
H = hot water connection
C = cold water connection
Useful tools
The following tools are helpful:
1. Flat head screwdriver.
2. Socket wrench (1/2" / 13mm).
3. Closed wrench (1/2" / 13 mm).
4. Bubble Level.

Dimensions

a = 27.0 inches (686 mm)
b = 30.7 inches (780 mm)
c = 37.0 inches (940 mm)
d = 16.0 inches (407 mm)
Door opening angle 180°
Approx. weight = 220 lbs (100 kg)

Installation area

d WARNING
Never ground the washer to plastic
plumbing lines, gas lines or hot
water pipes.
This appliance must be installed on
a solid floor and well leveled due to
the higher spin speeds available. If
installing the machine on a wood
floor over a basement or on a
second floor, the floor may need to
be reinforced. Sound, vibration, and
risk of walking" will be affected
depending on the structure and
stability of the floor surface where it
is installed.
If the washing machine is to be installed
on a weak wood floor consider the
following:
Soft floor surfaces, such as
q
carpets or surfaces with foam
backing, are not suitable. If
possible, place the washing
machine in a corner of the room.
Screw a water resistant wooden
q
board (at least 3/4" thick) to the
floor.
Secure the feet of the washing
q
machine with holding brackets.
Order the holding brackets (set)
from Bosch Customer Service
(WMZ 2200).
Units are not designed to be
q
stacked.
Units are not designed for under
q
counter installation
Pedestal Mounting
If mounting the washer on the Bosch
pedestal accessory, follow the instruc
tions supplied with the pedestal.
Pedestal Accessory Number
WTZ1295 for white variant
WTZ1295P for duo tone variant
i
Install pedestal prior to
removing transport bolts.
Closet
If installing the washer in a closet,
observe the minimum distances
according to the following table:
Minimum Installation Clearances
Sides
Top
Rear
Front
d
Ventilation:
Top: 48 sq. in (310 sq. cm),
Bottom: 24 sq. in (155 sq. cm)
Checklist for
Installation
completely remove 4 shipping bolts
and move the washer into place
connect the water supply line and
drain pipe
connect the electrical power
slide the washer into its final location
level the washer as low as possible
before first use, run a cleaning cycle
Removing the transport
bolts
d CAUTION
To avoid possible injury and damage
to the appliance and adjacent
surfaces, all four transport bolts
must be removed before using the
appliance. Retain the bolts for use
in any future transport (e.g. when
moving).
Closet
1/4" (6 mm)
12" (3O5 mm)
2.5" (64 mm)
1/4" (6 mm)
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