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  • June 2, 2008 at 8:55 pm #37130
    elizabethcham
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    My Bosch WFF 1401 works pefectly on the 30 degree setting, but when I increase the temperature, it will click through the programme and the motor runs but nothing happens (no water fill, spinning, etc.) The machine is hooked up to cold water. It is a second-hand machine and I do not know its history. Is this a problem with the thermostat? Has anyone had this problem or know how to fix it? In addition, the machine has started to smell moldy/musty and because I cannot do any hot water washes I cannot kill the stinky bacteria. I would appreciate any help!

    June 2, 2008 at 11:17 pm #253638
    Penguin45
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    Re: thermostat problem with bosch wff1401?

    I think I would start by looking at the hot water valve (la soupape chaude d’eau).

    Stay safe, power off.

    Penguin45.

    June 3, 2008 at 5:44 pm #253639
    elizabethcham
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    Re: thermostat problem with bosch wff1401?

    Je n’ai pas très bien compris (maybe it is the british sarcasm?…) do you mean that it should be hooked up to hot water as well? the instruction manual only refers to the water tap (singular) and every other machine I have had has only had a cold water inlet….

    June 3, 2008 at 7:30 pm #253640
    Penguin45
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    Re: thermostat problem with bosch wff1401?

    No sarcasm intended – the UK version of this machine uses hot and cold water fill; hence turning up the the thermostat would bring on the hot water.

    I shall see what else I can find out.

    Penguin45.

    June 3, 2008 at 7:45 pm #253641
    gegsy
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    Re: thermostat problem with bosch wff1401?

    Hi Liz
    Hows about the full model number off the door inner or the rear so we can be sure where we are going. 😉

    Greg

    June 3, 2008 at 9:23 pm #253642
    elizabethcham
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    Re: thermostat problem with bosch wff1401?

    Hi Greg,
    The number in full is WFF 1401 GB/01 FD 8003 03014
    The machine is actually originally from GB; it immigrated maybe 5 years ago, but it must be clandestine because I can’t find its paperwork…. 😉
    Salut Penguin, hope you got the french humour…. 😀
    How would I turn up the thermostat? I have removed the back cover and now do not know what to do next…

    June 3, 2008 at 9:31 pm #253643
    Penguin45
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    Re: thermostat problem with bosch wff1401?

    Weird – that one definitely has a hot water and a cold water inlet valve……

    Penguin45.

    June 3, 2008 at 9:53 pm #253644
    gegsy
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    Re: thermostat problem with bosch wff1401?

    It maybe as penguin said, its looking for the hot valve.
    No need for the back off, just take lid off and measure the hot solenoid (disconnected); should read app 2.7 – 3.3k ohms if ok.

    Power off first :plug:

    Greg

    June 4, 2008 at 7:10 am #253645
    Martin
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    Re: thermostat problem with bosch wff1401?

    Has anyone thought of using a ‘Y connector’ and coupling the “singular” water supply to the hot as well? 😉

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