[keeper]

Came home from work one day and a strange smell was comming from the washer, burnt something, opened it and it was like it was running dry
Opened then closed door only to give error "F"

Now when I try to push the cleaning duration or cycle selections only one works.
Any ideas where to start?

PS This forum is GREAT !!!

Thx

[keeper]

Tough one I gather, I called a local tech he suggested the "F" stood for fill error, makes sense, he also suggested it may be a stuck valve that regulates water control.

Does anyone know where I can down load the maintenance manual for this model?
I have the installation manual but its not all that helpful

Thanks once again

Keeper

[Gene]

Keeper,

To find a manual for any Bosch products is a real headache.

In your situation looks like the problem is a bad (or clogged) water inlet valve. You can easy access it by removing the bottom panel.

- The part number for the water inlet valve is AP3783031

Gene.

[keeper]

Originally Posted by Gene

Keeper,

To find a manual for any Bosch products is a real headache.

In your situation looks like the problem is a bad (or clogged) water inlet valve. You can easy access it by removing the bottom panel.

- The part number for the water inlet valve is AP3783031

Gene.

Great
Thanks for your help, is the a schematic or diagram of the area?
Maybe even another model that looks the same?
I would feel better tearing into it knowing what it looks like beyond just the part.


Thanks again

[keeper]

Or even diagram of what is involved, what to take off and what not....

Thx again, what a great forum!!

[keeper]

any one?

I am almost about to start unscrewing parts, any last second guidance?

thx

[Carson1214]

To see an exploded drawing of the unit visit Bosch Home Appliances - Dishwashers, Washers, Dryers, Ovens, Ranges, Microwaves, Cooktops, Ventilation, Refrigerators, Small Appliances, Warming Drawers and visit the "customer care" section of the site from there select the "Purchase parts", still deeper click now on the "Order Accessories and Additional Parts"

A new window open, enter you model and from there you can get exploded drawing of the unit to give you an idea where you need to go.

Take the kick panel off and on the left side the water valve is held in place by 2 screws to the base. The valve can be pulled out the front and swapped out. THe hard part is getting the hose back on the new valve.

[keeper]

you are awesome !!

thx

[keeper]

Wow Carson you are correct, it goes DEEP.....
I get into the point you directed and enter model number and get
ERROR
No user manual was found for the given E-Number. Entering an incomplete E-Number may ease the search. Please accept the possibility that the user manual for the E-Number (appliance) you entered is not yet available for download

The model is 6 years old........ I now have the inlet valve off, is there any way I can test this to confirm I need a new one?
You have been a huge help, I thank you again

Keeper

[Carson1214]

The valve is 110v activated so I don't know if you have something to do this with. If you have a cord with exposed ends you can apply 110V direct to the valve and it should open the coil and give you water.

I think on the Bosch site you got off the course and tried to get a use and care manual - not many are loaded to the web. This wouldn't help for what you need.

I would check this but looking into you model and the fault described I think you have a control issues, your model has the Part Number: AP2802870 (Bosch 266746 control) and this control has a bad habit of burning out a heating circuit and the result is either really long cycle as there is no heating or only the last wash cycle used.