How to wash clothes in a bosch washing machine

What types of Bosch washing machines are there?

The German company Bosch produces washing equipment with different functionality and appearance. Among the entire range, it is possible to choose a free-standing washing machine, built-in or narrow.

For Bosch front-loading machines, the standard height is 85 cm, width - 60 cm, depth - about 60-65 cm. Narrow models traditionally have a depth of 40-45 cm. At the same time, the drum holds a fairly large volume of laundry, despite the compactness of the body.

Bosch top-loading washing . There is only one strict limitation on them - they cannot be made completely built-in due to the top loading. Most of them are 40x60x90 cm in size.

Narrow models

Bosch narrow models have a compact organization. Their main advantage is the combination of small depth with wide functionality and reliability inherent in full-size machines.

WHA122W1OE

The washing machine has a standard height and body width (85x60 cm) with a depth of 45 cm . Drum loading – up to 7 kg. There are 14 built-in programs with the ability to adjust settings, including quick wash in 15 minutes. The weight of the device itself is 64 kg. Price – from 32,000 rubles. Read reviews here.

WHA222X1OE

Bosch case depth – 45 cm, width – 60 cm, height – 85 cm. Device loading – up to 7 kg. The weight of the machine itself is 62.5 kg. Price – from 30,000 rubles. Read reviews here, here and here.

WLG20060

The Bosch washing machine with a super narrow body has a drum with a fairly small capacity. The parameters of the device body are 60x40x85 cm. Drum loading is up to 5 kg. Machine weight – 60.5 kg. Price – from 20,000 rubles. Read reviews here, here and here.

Washing machine Bosch WLP20265OE

Specifications Bosch WLP20265OE

Advantages : Appearance, inverter motor, well made - strong (not flimsy) metal and plastic, functionality, high-quality washing and rinsing, low noise, spinning with virtually no vibration.

Disadvantages : Non-separable tank. Slight pump noise.

Comment : Super stable machine - virtually no vibrations during spinning. Silent engine - you can only hear the laundry slap in the water on the drum. The machine is smart - it can shorten the washing time or add more. The machine washes and rinses efficiently. Balances the laundry to perfection before spinning - not always, of course, if for example there is a lump of laundry, vibration and noise will appear.

It will spin the laundry well - more in long programs or separately in the spin mode, therefore in a short program (quick wash) the spin will be an order of magnitude worse. The touch buttons work great - whoever writes like it works poorly I'll tell you - this is not an iPhone, but a washing machine. It’s too early to talk about reliability. In general, this is a real WASHING MACHINE - not a rattle, not an alarm clock (noise), not an iPhone. An excellent machine - I don’t regret buying this model at all.

Full-size washing machines

Full-size Bosch washing machines have the same height as narrow ones - 85 cm, width - 60 cm. But the depth parameter may differ, usually being in the range of 60-65 cm.

WGA242X4OE

This Bosch device is distinguished by its wide functionality and large drum capacity - up to 9 kg . Dimensions of the machine are 60x60x85 cm. The weight of the equipment itself is 71 kg. The price of the product is from 37,000 rubles on average. Read reviews here.

WGA242XVOE

The Bosch washing machine in a body with dimensions of 60x60x85 cm allows you to wash up to 9 kg of laundry in one load. The weight of the device itself is 71 cm. The average price of a washing machine is from 40,000 rubles. Read reviews here.

WDU28590

The Bosch washing machine with drying function has fairly large body parameters of 60x65x85 cm. Loading for washing is 10 kg, for drying - half as much . The device has 14 programs. Price – from 70,000 rubles on average. Read reviews here.

What to look for when choosing?

It is worth devoting enough time to the process of choosing a Bosch washing machine; the purchased equipment met all the necessary requirements. The main factors should include

Dimensions

Dimensions are important for placing the Bosch washing machine in the space allocated for it . If a very limited space is allocated for a new washing equipment, you need to take into account that when installing the device and connecting it to the communications at the back of the case, there should be at least 5 cm left. This is necessary for the location of the drain and inlet hoses and the connection to electricity.

It is also necessary to take into account that, due to its size, the washing machine must not only fit in the space allocated for it, but also freely pass through the doorway of the apartment and the room allocated for it. If this point is not taken into account, then a situation may arise when the washing machine cannot even be brought into the apartment.

There should also be a small gap left and right of the body of the installed washing machine. This is necessary because when spinning at high speeds, the machine vibrates. When installed correctly, such a gap should be at least 5 mm.

Load Type

Depending on the type of loading organization, the position of the Bosch machine and the possibility of embedding are determined.

For machines with a hatch and front loading, the free space should be in front of the machine so that the door and powder receptacle can be opened without interference.

For top-loading machines, it is important to ensure that there is free space above the machine. This is necessary to load laundry without interference.

Functional

The set of programs and additional functions should be determined at the initial stage of model selection. Most Bosch washing machines have many programs and it is possible to enter additional settings and make adjustments.

A number of additional functions and features, such as drying, can be very useful . But they increase the cost of equipment, but also often increase the size of the device.

Price

Bosch machines are generally more expensive than similar equipment from other manufacturers. But the cost of this TM equipment is also in a wide range, allowing you to select high-quality and fairly inexpensive options. Larger and more functional models will cost more.

Weight

On average, Bosch cars weigh in the range from 60 to 80 kg . Heavier equipment is more stable in operation. But devices that are lighter are easier to transport. The larger the body, the heavier the equipment is, as a rule.

Drum capacity

The drum size varies between Bosch machines. Based on the expected number of items that will be loaded into the wash at one time, the loading parameter is selected (in kilograms). If you need a very large drum capacity, then attention should be paid to full-size washing machine options.

If the machine has a dryer, then to use this function there should be half as many items in the drum as are provided for washing.

Interface design and usability

The choice of design is determined taking into account the interior . For fully built-in Bosch machines, this point is not so important, since the device will be hidden behind the door.

The interface determines the comfort when using technology. If you have certain preferences, you can ask about the country of assembly of the Bosch washing machine, since not all of them are made in Germany.

Washing machine Bosch WHA222X1OE

Specifications Bosch WHA222X1OE

Advantages : Stylish design, inverter rather quiet motor, good informative display, normal drum (without a “grater”, like in machines produced in 2021), reliable door without a handle with double glazing, quick lock (the door opens immediately after the end of the wash), good functionality (including reloading laundry, three additional rinsing cycles and the ability to reduce the execution time of some programs), a system of three springs and shock absorbers (as opposed to two in classic designs) for more effective vibration absorption, the presence of an inertial motor sensor for accurately determining the weight of dry laundry , optimization of water and electricity consumption.

Disadvantages : The main disadvantage is the NON-ASSEMBLABLE, NON-REPAIBLE TANK (the cost of replacing the assembled tank in the ASC is equal to approximately half the cost of the washing machine in prices as of November 2021). If you often wash and use the spin cycle at the highest speed, then THINK very CAREFULLY whether you should buy a washing machine with a non-repairable tank! The sensitivity of the expensive motor control board to voltage surges, the frequent defective components (parts) of Russian production (loading hatch cuffs, counterweights, etc. - see photo), the absence of aquastop, the Cotton and Synthetic programs are very long in time. The machine “sausages” the laundry quite strongly, loudly and very carelessly (for example, on the Mixed Laundry and Super. 30 programs). The numbers for the remaining time (until the end of the program) or the maximum weight of the laundry on the display highlight inactive segments, which is why these numbers are not displayed clearly. Despite the manufacturer's marketing statements, the washing machine cannot be installed close to the wall with a minimum gap of approximately 1 mm. (the drain hose is in the way), and the drum, of course, has a seam and has not increased (compared to 2021 models) in size so much that it significantly affects the weight of the loaded laundry. The manufacturer’s mention of 7 kg is, of course, disingenuous, since realistically (without loss of wash quality) you can load no more than 6 kg on the Cotton program (it is better to load no more than 5 kg). The 10-year warranty on the motor is also a trick of the manufacturer, since what fails (often due to power surges), as a rule, is not the inverter motor, but the expensive board that controls it (the warranty on the board is only one year).