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Bosch WFK2801 washing machine - outlet blocked (error 3)
Hi,
I have a ~8 year old Bosch front-loading washing machine, model WFK2801. It's been working fine until this weekend when I (stupidly) put 3 small squares (perhaps 30x30 cm) or carpet in. During the low temp (30 C) wash lots of fluff/fibre came out of the carpet. After completing the cycle I picked up the pieces of yarn inside. I also cleaned the small amount out of the drain filter. Today the wash stopped with error 3 - blocked outlet. I restarted manually, and it drained, just a bit slowly. I did a 90 C wash with some soda crystals (done many times before) to soften up any gunk/ limescale, and after this I again checked the filter, and also took the opportunity to clean out the "trap" between the pump and rear of machine - A piece that is often limescaled up. It wasn;t too bad. The drain hose looked ok at the sink end, and no blockage in the sink. I did not however remove/clean.. Just done another wash and the machine is really struggling to drain - basically it won't! - I;m pretty sure the pump is operating - it starts emptying slowly (higher pressure in drum?) and then slows to a crawl - Some water comes out of the front/emergenvy drain hose connected to pump, but not a huge amount - When the pump operates water stops coming out of the short/front emergency hose - When the machine is powered off a glassful or so rapidly comes out this same hose then slows to a trickle - If the screw-cap over the pump/filter is removed water comes out slower than expected? Tomorrow I plan to (obviously) remove/clean the hose from machine rear to drain. I think I also need to check the one between the "trap" and the pump - hope it's not too hard, not done that one before What else could it be/should I check? How easy is it to get to the pump to clean? Should I detach the pipe from the drum? Is it hard to get to/reattach? Many thanks for the advice. Nigel. (feeling a bit stupid right now......) |
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Bosch WFK2801 washing machine - outlet blocked (error 3)
On 27 Jan, 20:43, planetf1 wrote:
Hi, *I have a ~8 year old Bosch front-loading washing machine, model WFK2801. It's been working fine until this weekend when I (stupidly) put 3 small squares (perhaps 30x30 cm) or carpet in. *During the low temp (30 C) wash lots of fluff/fibre came out of the carpet. After completing the cycle I picked up the pieces of yarn inside. I also cleaned the small amount out of the drain filter. *Today the wash stopped with error 3 - blocked outlet. I restarted manually, and it drained, just a bit slowly. I did a 90 C wash with some soda crystals (done many times before) to soften up any gunk/ limescale, and after this I again checked the filter, and also took the opportunity to clean out the "trap" between the pump and rear of machine - A piece that is often limescaled up. *It wasn;t too bad. The drain hose looked ok at the sink end, and no blockage in the sink. I did not however remove/clean.. Just done another wash and the machine is really struggling to drain - basically it won't! *- I;m pretty sure the pump is operating *- it starts emptying slowly (higher pressure in drum?) and then slows to a crawl *- Some water comes out of the front/emergenvy drain hose connected to pump, but not a huge amount *- When the pump operates water stops coming out of the short/front emergency hose *- When the machine is powered off a glassful or so rapidly comes out this same hose then slows to a trickle *- If the screw-cap over the pump/filter is removed water comes out slower than expected? Tomorrow I plan to (obviously) remove/clean the hose from machine rear to drain. I think I also need to check the one between the "trap" and the pump - hope it's not too hard, not done that one before What else could it be/should I check? How easy is it to get to the pump to clean? Should I detach the pipe from the drum? Is it hard to get to/reattach? Many thanks for the advice. Nigel. (feeling a bit stupid right now......) See later thread on Bosch WM HTH Phil |
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Bosch WFK2801 washing machine - outlet blocked (error 3)
Did the deed (mostly) last night. Recommendation was access via front
panel. access was pretty easy and one pipe was virtually blocked solid in limescale (+fluff and 5p coin!). Apart from one screw which needed penetrating oil to soak! All done apart from the outer door seal to attach which needs a second pair of hands - and will prob be somewhat tricky.. think bicycle tyre. And of course testing ..... Other than 2 pairs of hands and soap, any recommendations for remounting the outer seal? The clip is actually just a solid wire (think coat hanger) attached with a very tight spring. It seems the best bet is to slide on with clip mounted, starting at the spring side, but it still seems very tricky |
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