Bosch WFVC5400UC Can't get it to seal and stop leaking after cleaning out the pump area, bottom right.

Barry Coates

• 3463 Answers
• Posted on May 26, 2009

SOURCE: Bosch washing machine leaks at right bottom

The part that you removed, was the pump filter, the pump is located behind the filter, possibly, the pump itself is leaking, or the filter cover is not fastened in tight enough, pr the filter seal is defective, if after tightening, it still leaks, suggest you replace the pump.
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Thanks.

SOURCE: BOSCH WFMC3200UC WASHER

Go to http://www.repairclinic.com/SmartSearch/smartsearch.aspx and type WFMC3200UC under search at top. Then select gasket/seal/o-ring from part type drop down menu.

SOURCE: Problem Bosch front loader washer model#

Hello, Welcome to FixYa.

Hopefully the info below will supply you with the assistance to get the door open for now at least...and a little more with some luck.

The door typically locks as a result of the unit failing to drain, also the E13 kind of one in the same...usually.

**Unplug the washer from the wall or turn off the breaker before attempting any repairs**

1. Locate the round door on the front of the machine (about 6" in diameter, lower right corner)
2. Find a drill bit or small screwdriver that fits in the hole in the round door.

3. Insert the bit into the hole in the door. It will push in a tab, it doesn't take much force. Rotate the hole (clockwise) to 6'oclock and it should come free. (the edges are very sharp so be careful).

4. Once the door is out of the way you'll be greeted by a 3-4" plastic cap with wings so you can unscrew it by hand or with the aid of pliers.

**NOTE - you should also see a ring attached, if you pull this the door should unlatch, but getting the water out first if present is usually a good plan

Once the door is open and you've removed the items you wanted. Unplug the washer for 20minutes or so ( or short the the cord that plugs in the wall...while it's unplugged, to discharge the capacitor thus clearing the memory in the control ) and then plug it in again, to see if the control "resets".

**It's possible the pump has failed or the check ball/back flow is obstructed or "gummed up" but you'll need to try these things fist as the later is a little (or a lot, depends on ones ability) involved to address. Yellow arrow...disregard the orange arrow**



Let me know if you require further assistance and if not and this solves your problem, please rate the solution I provided accordingly.

Thank you for coming to "FixYa" and good luck.

Regards,

Macmarkus :)

SOURCE: CANNOT GET DOOR TO OPEN

Hello, Welcome to FixYa.

Hopefully the info below will supply you with the assistance to get the door open for now at least...and a little more with some luck.

**The door typically won't unlock as a result of the unit failing to drain due to an obstruction, excessive suds, also the E13 error (though it won't always show up) kind of one in the same...usually, but the pump failing can cause this as well**

**Unplug the washer from the wall or turn off the breaker before attempting any repairs**

This is the info regarding the WTVC ( vision ) series Bosch washers which differ from other prior models.

**Unplug the washer from it's power source...safety first**


The next step is as follows,



Following this ( or in reverse order it's your call if you think there may be substantial water still present ) I'd do this step first...checking the pump filter. It may be a good plan to have towels close by, or a wet-dry shop vacuum.

It's as follows...




Then the filter removal...




That should resolve the problem, As I also alluded to before there is a small possibility the pump itself is faulty, but not likely.

Thanks for choosing FixYa and good luck. Let me know if you need further assistance or if any of this is unclear.

Regards,

Macmarkus :)

Jason Harris

• 274 Answers
• Posted on Oct 19, 2012

SOURCE: Bosch 500 series error E13 can't get to the front pump

make sure the machine is unplugged,, turn water hose off and undo it from the machine.. then undo the waste pipe now pull machine out and lay a cushion on the floor at the back of the machine.. lay the machine on the cushion (so its on its back) undo one screw bottom end near pump on plimpth and push plimpth to the right and once off you will see 3 screws around the pump,, undo them and pump should fall down,, now you have the pump in your hands it should unscrew,, take out all the **** from the pump,, once you have cleared everything you should put everything back together.