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maydin87 wrote:In a way I can understand that it is never fully rinsed because otherwise brands would not be adding ads like dermatologically tested/safe for skin/allergy approved or that shit. They in a way accept that it stays on clothes.
I think I will embrace this fact.
This is the product I have btw https://www.siemens-home.bsh-group.com/uk/productlist/WD14H421GB
iQ500 washer dryer 7 kg 1400 rpm WD14H421GB
The machine does have a Rinse plus option which can add rinses.
Rinse plus
Additional rinse cycle. For areas with very soft water or for an even better rinsing result.Note: Select Rinse Plus by Option button. Then touch Select button to select the desired rinse cycles (max. 3 cycles, depend on selected programmes).
When I don’t use conditioner, I also find a small amount of suds during the final spin. So perhaps adding even just a small amount of conditioner could help reduce the amount of suds.
As above, use extra rinse (Aqua Plus on my Bosch). if you aren’t sure, post the model number and somebody will be able to advise you of the correct option to use.
What does that link say? I can’t read it, as I get the following message?
Sorry, you are not authorized to view this page.
Please try logging in or logging in as different user Login or send a message to the adminThe machine should be levelled using the feet on a hard floor. But even so, something seems wrong in those videos, especially the first two.
I am guessing the machine isn’t new, as it looks like an older model. Show the videos to whoever you bought it from and them to either fix it or refund you.
I had a similar issue in 2017 and you can see my post here. Basically what it boils down to is giving the commutator a very gentle clean with fine sandpaper so you can see the copper shine. Then use an air compressor to blow out the dust and carbon from within the motor – if you feel confident, draw a line down the entire side of the motor with a permanent marker, and very carefully take the end of the motor off to remove the shaft and stator to clean the thing properly.
Once you cleaned the motor with your chosen method, reinsert the brushes and check that the flattest edge of the brushes are running on the copper commutator – make sure the pointed edge isn’t on the commutator, as this damage it.
Run the machine with nothing it on the hottest cottons wash and ensure the spin speed is no higher than about 600rpm for now. The idea is to bed the brushes in very gently, but in a manner than doesn’t scorch the commutator or brushes. The long wash cycle should accomplish this, with some short intermittent spins during the rinses before the final spin.
If all is seems well, allow the machine time for the motor cool down before your next wash. I would put about quarter of a load in and set the spin speed to 800rpm or so. Do this for the next cycle, before gradually increasing the load size and spin speed – then the brushes should be fine for normal wash cycles.
I know the above seems a faff. But I wish somebody told me the above a few years ago. I was being led down the garden path with stories that my PCB was faulty, I should buy OEM brushes from Bosch, a new motor and even a new machine. In fact it just needed a little patience and understanding of how motor brushes are bedded in.
electrofix wrote:bosch are very protective about this info and i do this job all day and i dont know
whats more important is why? what are you trying to find out and i assume you must have a fault of some kind
Dave
I simply want to know how to display error codes, if any are available.
Mihangel wrote:They’re protective about it because in test mode the components can be powered up and they’ll ignore the safety settings…for example you could put a bag of sugar in the drum and on the motor test the 3G sensor for off balance detection would be ignored
From use of the engineer mode on my Logixx 8, I can confirm that I am fully aware that safety features are ignored and/or bypassed – for example when doing a motor test, the out of balance (OOB) sensor is ignored.
Bosch weren’t as protective as you might like to think, but things seem to have changed now. I still have the page that Bosch customer service sent to me, which I assume was a printout from the service manual. This was in around 2010, so I suspect they have perhaps tightened up giving customers this sort of information – which I do agree with to an extent, as it could be dangerous if used incorrectly.
It does seem a shame that nobody either knows or wants to give me the information I need.
Mihangel wrote:Do you have a picture of the control panel?
Sorry I can’t post the image straight into this post, but I am having problems with file sizes and trying to retain image quality. This is a link to an image of the control panel: https://i.ibb.co/fd8gTSp/MCSA02263902-WAW325-H0-GB-PGA1-def-1.jpg – hopefully that link works.
Here is a link to the actual machine if the above link doesn’t work – it’s where I got the image of the control panel: https://www.bosch-home.co.uk/product-list/washers-dryers/washing-machines/front-load-washing-machines/WAW325H0GB
I appreciate your help.
Just bumping my thread in case somebody happens to know.
I can confirm that the usual method that I used on my Logixx 8 also works on Bosch Serie 6 washing machines, but alas not on my Serie 8.
electrofix wrote:gen pump is cheaper direct from bosch gen part no 145212 bosch price £56.68 not sure about postage
For orders under £9.99, delivery is £2.99. For orders between £10.00 to £29.99, delivery is £4.95. For orders over £30, delivery is free. For orders which include a small appliance, delivery is free.
I believe the quote in bold applies. Taken from here: https://www.bosch-home.co.uk/store/00145212
I do like the Formal soap powder from Lidl, it always cleans my clothes well. Two small things to note when using it though:
1. Obey the instructions on the box and don’t be tempted to overdose just because it’s a cheap brand. I’ve always found that I get far more bubbles than I would with the the likes of Ariel, despite dosing correctly..
2. At the start of the wash, which the machine is taking in water, just check the the drawer to make sure all the powder has gone down properly. I find a little bit left sometimes, but a wiggle of the drawer is all it needs to dislodge it.
Re: Noisy motor on Bosch
Okay, so on [url=http://www.bosch-home.co.uk/store/spareparts/media/pdf/8907396415518?vibki=WAS32466GB/10]this/ diagram, which parts do I need to inspect?
I did mention earlier that I’m not technically minded, hence the need to be told exactly what to look for and do.
Re: Noisy motor on Bosch
As far as I can tell, the filter is perfectly clear. I’m not sure where the ball valve for the sump hose is, nor am I sure how to check it.
I will try and gain access to the motor and check for sparking, but it sounds like it is – of course, I’ll visually confirm this too.
The full E-Nr. is: WAS32466GB/10 FD 8712 200760
Re: Noisy motor on Bosch
Ok, I’m bumping this thread so people have an idea of the machine’s history. I hope bumping is allowed.
Tonight the machine had difficulty balancing the load for the final spin. So I put a towel in, which happened to be enough for it to balance the load for it to start spinning.
Anyway I noticed as the machine span up, that tapping noise of the solenoids started again – the motor sounded a little noisy, but I didn’t think it was too bad. The tapping settled, but I’m weary of the constant on/off of the water damaging my new boiler.
It is becoming apparent to me that this could be heat related. Hot weather, laboured motor – they don’t agree with this machine!
If I bought a Motor Commutator Cleaner and [Genuine] Washing Machine Carbon Brushes, would this put my problem to rest? The plan would be to clean the commutator then install genuine Bosch brushes – is there anything else I can to “service” or clean the motor, bearing in mind I’m not very technically minded (so wouldn’t be stripping the motor down!)?
Part of me is tempted to buy a new motor and call it a day. Would a new motor come complete with new brushes? Do UK Whitegood stock the motor, Bosch part #00145149, which is the replacement for Bosch part #00144507? If not, can they get it in stock cheaper than what Bosch ask for it, here?
Once again, thanks for everyone for helping.
