Bosch WF02866GB filter plug wont open

[bob_groups]

Hi

I have a Bosch Bosch WF02866GB (Bosch Classix Logix 1400 Express) and the fluff filter jsut will not turn. I tried lightly moving it to turn with a screwdriver + hammer. Gave up on that some soem forums on tilting machine to the left but no avail. On the underside of the machine there is a large metal base plate held with torque screws.

Is it worth me buying a torque screwdriver set as i dont currently have one and open the base plate to look underneath. If it’s something relatively simple I can have a go.

Thanks,

[bob_groups]

Bosch WF02866GB wash cycle too long/time inaccurate

Hi

I have a Bosch Bosch WF02866GB (Bosch Classix Logix 1400 Express) and a wash cycle estiamtyed at start time was 1 hour. It’s washing now on 60 degrees easy care. It was suppsed to finish 20 mins ago i.e. that would have been 1 hour. for the last 20mins tiem remaining shows as 1 min. The wash led is currently lit and has not moved the the next led down = ready.

Any ideas please? partner complaining that washing takes 2hours and used to be just over an hour.

Bob

[Andy jones]

Re: Bosch WF02866GB filter plug wont open

Sound like you’re original post is the problem. You could use a pair of pliers to gradually ease the filter open if not the pump would have to be removed and stripped down to get at blockage

[don]

Re: Bosch WF02866GB filter plug wont open

Hi Bob

I’ve merged the two topics together.

You will need to solve the problem with the pump first. You will either need to break the filter in order to remove the obstruction and then replace the filter or investigate further by removing the base plate and pump and try to remove the blockage from the drum side.

If you need to replace either part just pop up the rest of the ENR no. ie WF02866GB/?? and the FD number.

Don

[don]

Re: Bosch WF02866GB filter plug wont open

Afternoon Andy 😀

Don

[Andy jones]

Re: Bosch WF02866GB filter plug wont open

Hi don. Lovely day

[bob_groups]

Re: Bosch WF02866GB filter plug wont open

hi both,

Ahh good to know the 2 issues likely related.

“You could use a pair of pliers to gradually ease the filter” If the plastic that turns the filter cap breaks when i try – am i Stuffed lol.It’s flimsy and I broke off a 2mm corner with a light touch of screwdriver and hammer – partner stopped me going any further.

If i want to start at removing the base plate where should i get appropriate torque screwdriver from? I saw espares do them.

I saw
9 Piece Torx Head Screwdriver Set on their site.

here’s the ENR adn FD numbers :

E-nr WF02866GB/01 fd 8403 600933.

btw: watching the washing machine – the same wash cycle now says spin 8 mins left. it was on wash with 1 min left for best part of 30-40mins.
Should the initial estimate on the display be accurate i.e. if it says 1 hour – the whole wash should be finished in 1 hour?

Cheers,
Bob

[don]

Re: Bosch WF02866GB filter plug wont open

Filter and pump is available separately, just let us know if you need either.

Torx sets are available from the likes of B&Q etc.

Time remaining is an estimated time as water pressure etc can extend wash times slightly.

Don

[bob_groups]

Re: Bosch WF02866GB filter plug wont open

Filter plug came out 🙂 my neighbour had an adjustable wrench. There was a little water and some limescale although not much limescale. It was those limescale flakes you see in kettles where no descaling was done. A little bit limescale on the filter plug as well (i..e just a few flakes). I cleaned the filter plug in hot water and it’s clean now.

So there was nothing there causing a blockage. maybe the filter plug was too tight from last time it was closed?

We will try a wash tonight but i dont think anyting that came out after opening the filter i.e. some water and limescale flakes will fix the problem. In any case will try a wash first to see if it’s not taking 2 hours for a 1 hour wash anymore.

In case you have any other thoughts – please advise.

Thanks.

[bob_groups]

Re: Bosch WF02866GB filter plug wont open

Tried a wash and it still takes an excessive time – 2hours instead of 1 hour for example. We then tried an empty wash with no soap and that was ok on the same cycle i.e. finished in 1 hour. the mrs is convinced it’s the same programme and washing load that used to take the correctly stated amount of time….Hmmm Where do i troubleshoot next?

[bob_groups]

Re: Bosch WF02866GB filter plug wont open

just wondering if any further views on this i.e. why this machine has started taking double the time for washing cycles. thanks Bob

[Martin]

Re: Bosch WF02866GB filter plug wont open

The whole drainage system is likely gunged up. The corrugated drain hose the main suspect. The sump hose also needs inspecting in order to do the job properly.

[bob_groups]

Re: Bosch WF02866GB filter plug wont open

ahh but an empty load maintenance wash is finished on time. could it still be a drainage issue.

[Martin]

Re: Bosch WF02866GB filter plug wont open

bob_groups wrote:ahh but an empty load maintenance wash is finished on time. could it still be a drainage issue.

Those machines are notorious for getting gunged up so you need to get hands on and check.

[bob_groups]

Re: Bosch WF02866GB filter plug wont open

ok I’ve not done this before – i’m hoping it’s easy to do. I can get to the thin corrugated drain hose and I will start there. Do i need to dismantle anything e.g. back of the machine to get to other parts e.g. sump hose.

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