Decoding the markings of Bosch washing machines
Having come to the store to buy a new Bosch washing machine, buyers are interested in purchasing a model that is assembled in Germany, or, at least, in the EU. Why? Yes, because the build quality of the “Europeans” is much higher. Sellers can “slip” a machine assembled in China or even Russia under the guise of German technology. Is it possible to recognize deception right there in the store? Of course you can, the Bosch washing machine markings will help us. If you read it correctly, you can get all the information you need, so let's learn how to read it.
Countries of assembly
First of all, let's learn to recognize the parts of the marking that tell us about the country of assembly of the Bosch washing machine. You can determine the origin of a washing machine, first of all, by the letter index, which can be found at the end of the marking designation of a particular model.
- OE - tells us that the machine was made in Russia, Belarus or Ukraine.
- EE - this index indicates that the machine was assembled in Spain.
- BY - tells us that the Bosch washing machine was made in Eastern Europe.
- GB - this index tells us that the Bosch machine was assembled in the UK.
- EU - this index indicates that the washing machine was manufactured in Eastern or Western Europe.
What this or that index prefix means is very important, but you need to understand that not all designations have such prefixes. Moreover, it is impossible to accurately determine the country of origin using the index. A three-digit letter code at the very beginning of the marking will help you do this with a specific Bosch washing machine.Let's give specific examples.
- WAS - means that this model is assembled in Germany.
- WLX - these washing machines are also assembled in Germany.
- WAE – this code denotes washing machines made in Poland or Turkey, with the exception of the model with the marking WAE28441, which is assembled in Germany.
- WLF - in most cases, this code denotes equipment assembled in Germany, if the numeric code ends with 4 or 5 - in China.
- WAA is the designation for models made in Turkey.
- WOT – Bosch washing machines from France.
- WOR - this equipment is assembled in Poland.
- WFX is an old designation that identifies washing machines assembled in Poland.
- WLM is a code that identifies Chinese equipment.
The above codes designate a wide variety of washing equipment from Bosch: narrow, full-size, vertical and front loading.
General description of different models
Deciphering the markings can reveal much more to us than just the country of origin of the Bosch machine. If we correctly decipher the marking designation, we will learn about the main parameters of a particular model without even looking at its instructions. Let's start with the designations indicating whether the washing machine belongs to a particular series. Today, Bosch produces several lines of washing machines: 2 Classixx, 4 Maxx, 6 Avantixx, 8 Logixx, etc.
There are rulers that are designated by a group of letter symbols. We decided to focus your attention on them.
- WAE - this code designates the standard Maxx 6 with or without a display.
- WLX – with this code the manufacturer designates a Maxx 5 with a narrow body and a display (in some cases there is no display).
- WFR - this three-digit code indicates a full-sized Bosch Maxx Comfort washing machine with front loading and a good display.
- WAA - having seen this code, we should know that this is a Classixx 5 washing machine with a display.
- The WFX is a standard Maxx Advantage with an excellent display.
- WOT, WOR - and these codes, as you may have guessed, designate Bosch top-loading washing machines.
- WFCX - This rare four-digit code points us to the Maxx Advantage with a custom narrow body and screen.
We have given quite a few examples, but have not yet fully disclosed any marking designation. The time has come to move on from scattered examples to practical decoding. Let's take a closer look at the Bosch WLT20271OE washing machine.
The first letter of the marking designation is constantly repeated. Whatever model you take, it will start with W. Why is this so? Yes, because W is a washing machine. The second letter will depend on the type of washing unit we have to deal with. In our case it is the letter L, but the letters O, A, K or I can be used:
- L – washing machine with a narrow body 45 cm with horizontal loading;
- I – built-in machine with horizontal loading;
- O – vertical loading washing machine;
- A – a machine that has a depth of 60 cm and horizontal loading;
- K – this washing machine is capable of drying clothes.
The third letter of the marking designation indicates the series to which a particular model belongs. To help you understand what this means, let's give specific examples. In our case it is the letter T, but it could be K, G, H, S, W or Y.
- The letters K or T indicate that the model belongs to the 6 series.
- The letters G or H indicate that the machine belongs to the 4th series.
- The letters S or W tell us that the washer is from the 8th series.
- The letter Y identifies the machine as a Home Professional appliance.
We continue to decipher the marking designation. After the third letter we have the number 20. It indicates the maximum spin speed. What options are there: 20 – 1000 rpm, 24 – 1200 rpm, 28 – 1400 rpm, 32 – 1600 rpm, 36 – 1800 rpm, 40 – 2000 rpm.
The next two digits indicate the control type of the Bosch washing machine. In our example, the numbers are 27, they mean electronic control. There is also mechanical control, but it is almost never found nowadays. The last number indicates the design of the machine, in our case 1 – classic design. Most models are produced only in the classic design, so the number 1 is invariably present in all markings.
The last two characters, as you may have guessed, are a letter index that determines the origin of the washing machine. In our example, this is OE, which means that the machine was made in Russia, Belarus or Ukraine. Most likely, we are talking about the Russian model.
Buyers do not like Russian-made Bosch washing machines. The warranty on them is only a year, their assembly is disgusting and they do not last long, although they are cheaper than the “Europeans”.
WM16S740
In order to “get the hang of it” and learn to immediately decipher any marking designation of one or another Bosch washing machine, you need to practice as much as possible. We will do this, along the way giving interesting examples for you, our readers. Let's take a closer look at the Bosch WM16S740 machine.
Everything is clear with the first letter, but we have not yet encountered the second letter - M.What does it mean in this context? Everything is very simple: the letter M indicates that this washing machine has front loading. The first digit of our marking designation is 16. This is the speed of the drum; in this model, the spin speed reaches 1600 rpm.
In our example, the number series is broken by the letter S. It indicates the type of platform on which a specific model is made. There are several platforms: A, E, S, F, T and X. S stands for the new F20 platform.
- A is the FX 60 cm Entry base platform.
- E is one of the oldest FV 60 cm base platforms.
- F – narrow platform SX 44 cm Entry.
- T – vertical PV platform.
- X – narrow advanced platform SV 44 cm.
The last three digits of the WM16S740 marking are no longer so interesting. They indicate to us the type of control of the washing machine and its design.
WLG2416MOE
Another interesting example is the Bosch WLG2416MOE marking. Let's decipher it. W - everyone understands that this is a washing machine. L – model with a narrow body. G – belonging to the old line of narrow washing machines. 24 is, as you may have guessed, the speed of the drum – 1200 rpm. Next we have the number 1, which indicates not the design, but the generation of the control system. In this case, we are dealing with the younger (rather primitive) generation.
What's next? Next comes number 6. This number indicates to us the type of leakage protection. There are machines with complete protection against leaks, which is designated by the number 4; in our case, partial protection is number 6.
The numbers are over and we have three letters left. Let's start with the letter M. It tells us that the model has been modified. The last two letters are the manufacturer's index. OE - the washing machine was made in Russia, Belarus or Ukraine.
WAS20443OE
The full model name is Bosch Logixx 8 VarioPerfect WAS20443OE, but we are interested in the second alphanumeric part of the marking. A – the machine is front loading. The letter S identifies the machine as a premium class equipment with a load of up to 8 kg. 20 is the rotation speed of the drum, in this case 1000 rpm. Next, the number 4 indicates that the machine has a digital display.
What's next, and then we have the number 4, which indicates that the machine has complete protection against water leaks. The number 3 indicates the type of housing design. There remain two letters of the manufacturer's index OE, but we already know what they mean.
WAE24460OE
To consolidate our success, let’s decipher another marking designation Bosch WAE24460OE. Now we can do this relatively easily. So let's get started. The letter A tells us that the hatch of this washing machine is not on the top, but in the front - front loading. The next letter E tells us that this is not a simple free-standing machine, but a built-in one, and you can even hang a door on it, since there are fastenings for hinges on the front wall of the case.
Further, everything is simpler. 24 - means that the machine is capable of spinning clothes at speeds up to 1200 rpm. 4 is the most complete protection against water leaks. 6 – modern digital display. 0 – standard design. OE – produced in the Russian Federation, Belarus, or Ukraine.
That's the whole decryption. If you have good instructions, you can quickly understand what certain symbols mean in the marking of a particular Bosch washing machine. All that remains is to go to the store and buy the best “home assistant”. But keep in mind that buying a good machine is only half the battle, you need to learn use a Bosch washing machine, and this is a topic for a separate publication.
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6 reader comments
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We have been using WFCX2460OE for 18 years. So where do you think it was collected?
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Good afternoon. Can you please tell me whether the control module (display) from the Bosch Maxx Comfort 2441 machine will fit on the Bosch Maxx Comfort 2830?