Comments on: Lots of miles on our Bosch WFK2401UC washer motor http://dossy.org/2007/05/lots-of-miles-on-our-bosch-wfk2401uc-washer-motor/ Everything that comes out of Dossy, from the strange to the banal. Wed, 16 May 2012 14:29:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Linda http://dossy.org/2007/05/lots-of-miles-on-our-bosch-wfk2401uc-washer-motor/comment-page-1/#comment-327170 Linda Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:30:11 +0000 http://dossy.org/archives/000453.html#comment-327170 Did you ever find the front panel cover #353625? I need one now and can't locate it anywhere. Did you ever find the front panel cover #353625? I need one now and can’t locate it anywhere.

]]> By: Steve Hiltner http://dossy.org/2007/05/lots-of-miles-on-our-bosch-wfk2401uc-washer-motor/comment-page-1/#comment-327143 Steve Hiltner Mon, 09 Jan 2012 01:07:45 +0000 http://dossy.org/archives/000453.html#comment-327143 I took the motor apart to replace the brushes, which may not have been necessary, but in any event when I put the motor back together, it turns out that I reversed the orientation of the heavy magnet. The machine went through the 3 minute test cycle fine, but there was a feint smell afterwards close to the motor, and when I loaded it up with clothes and tried a cycle, it jerked a couple times and then stopped altogether, as if the motor was too weak to turn a full drum. A friend and I took the motor apart again, realized that the orientation of the magnet matters (it fits either way, but the electrical connections are different on opposite sides), and made the correction. Works great now. Thanks for the initial post that provided photos and also a source for the brushes. Appliance Zone was prompt and professional. I took the motor apart to replace the brushes, which may not have been necessary, but in any event when I put the motor back together, it turns out that I reversed the orientation of the heavy magnet. The machine went through the 3 minute test cycle fine, but there was a feint smell afterwards close to the motor, and when I loaded it up with clothes and tried a cycle, it jerked a couple times and then stopped altogether, as if the motor was too weak to turn a full drum. A friend and I took the motor apart again, realized that the orientation of the magnet matters (it fits either way, but the electrical connections are different on opposite sides), and made the correction. Works great now. Thanks for the initial post that provided photos and also a source for the brushes. Appliance Zone was prompt and professional.

]]> By: Steve Hiltner http://dossy.org/2007/05/lots-of-miles-on-our-bosch-wfk2401uc-washer-motor/comment-page-1/#comment-327137 Steve Hiltner Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:58:12 +0000 http://dossy.org/archives/000453.html#comment-327137 I installed new brushes per the instructions, and the motor now works, but though it successfully ran through the three minute test, there was a faint smell afterwards from the motor, and when I tried to do a load of wash, the motor pulsed a few times, trying to turn the drum, and then gave up. I thought that the odor might be from the new brushes getting worn in, but the motor appears to lack power to turn a drum with the weight of clothes in it. Thanks for any suggestions. I installed new brushes per the instructions, and the motor now works, but though it successfully ran through the three minute test, there was a faint smell afterwards from the motor, and when I tried to do a load of wash, the motor pulsed a few times, trying to turn the drum, and then gave up. I thought that the odor might be from the new brushes getting worn in, but the motor appears to lack power to turn a drum with the weight of clothes in it.
Thanks for any suggestions.

]]> By: Bill Martin http://dossy.org/2007/05/lots-of-miles-on-our-bosch-wfk2401uc-washer-motor/comment-page-1/#comment-305946 Bill Martin Wed, 24 Aug 2011 22:53:07 +0000 http://dossy.org/archives/000453.html#comment-305946 Just a word of caution when you remove the motor pay particular attention to commutator. This is the part of the armature where the brushes ride. It should be an nice bright copper color with small black segments separating the copper parts. If it's totally black like mine were you'll have to clean it using 600 emory cloth. Advise not using steel wool as little pieces of the steel wool can cause it to get arcy sparky and take out the motor driver board. I've had to clean mine twice now and I'm opting for a set of new brushes as this is not normal. When a brush wears you'll get black powder around but nothing should stick to the commutator. I've worked with a lot of motors and this is the first time I've ever seen this. Just a word of caution when you remove the motor pay particular attention to commutator. This is the part of the armature where the brushes ride. It should be an nice bright copper color with small black segments separating the copper parts. If it’s totally black like mine were you’ll have to clean it using 600 emory cloth. Advise not using steel wool as little pieces of the steel wool can cause it to get arcy sparky and take out the motor driver board. I’ve had to clean mine twice now and I’m opting for a set of new brushes as this is not normal. When a brush wears you’ll get black powder around but nothing should stick to the commutator. I’ve worked with a lot of motors and this is the first time I’ve ever seen this.

]]> By: Ken http://dossy.org/2007/05/lots-of-miles-on-our-bosch-wfk2401uc-washer-motor/comment-page-1/#comment-285145 Ken Sat, 23 Apr 2011 00:34:15 +0000 http://dossy.org/archives/000453.html#comment-285145 Dossy, thanks a lot for the detailed explanation. I purchased a set of brushes yesterday had them overnight it. Then I saw your blog. Today I got to open the machine 2 hours ago and I've been sitting nicely sipping my favorite drink for the past 30 minutes while2 full loads of laundry are about to be finished. If it was not for your blog I would be behind by a couple of hours... it's all about knowing what you're doing and minimizing labor time ! Thanks again Dossy, thanks a lot for the detailed explanation. I purchased a set of brushes yesterday had them overnight it. Then I saw your blog. Today I got to open the machine 2 hours ago and I’ve been sitting nicely sipping my favorite drink for the past 30 minutes while2 full loads of laundry are about to be finished.
If it was not for your blog I would be behind by a couple of hours… it’s all about knowing what you’re doing and minimizing labor time !
Thanks again

]]> By: hexe98 http://dossy.org/2007/05/lots-of-miles-on-our-bosch-wfk2401uc-washer-motor/comment-page-1/#comment-261513 hexe98 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:34:40 +0000 http://dossy.org/archives/000453.html#comment-261513 I found the brushes for the WFK 2401 on (of all places) Amazon.co.uk. The cost is £4.00 but there is another seller who has them for £2.29 + £4.00 delivery. Am sure they will ship to the USA for a bit extra. Hope this helps someone. http://www.amazon.co.uk/SIEMENS-WASHING-MACHINE-BRUSHES-Equivalant/dp/B0019Y1EFG I found the brushes for the WFK 2401 on (of all places) Amazon.co.uk.
The cost is £4.00 but there is another seller who has them for £2.29
+ £4.00 delivery. Am sure they will ship to the USA for a bit extra.

Hope this helps someone.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/SIEMENS-WASHING-MACHINE-BRUSHES-Equivalant/dp/B0019Y1EFG

]]> By: Bob http://dossy.org/2007/05/lots-of-miles-on-our-bosch-wfk2401uc-washer-motor/comment-page-1/#comment-242285 Bob Wed, 29 Sep 2010 19:37:04 +0000 http://dossy.org/archives/000453.html#comment-242285 Just a quick thank you for this post. I ordered brushes from repair parts pro, they came the next day (std shipping, they are in Indiana, I'm in Chicago.) Pulling out the motor was a snap and it didn't take me long to have the new brushes in and the washer up and running again. My drain pump seems loud so I wonder if thats coming next. :( Just a quick thank you for this post. I ordered brushes from repair parts pro, they came the next day (std shipping, they are in Indiana, I’m in Chicago.) Pulling out the motor was a snap and it didn’t take me long to have the new brushes in and the washer up and running again.

My drain pump seems loud so I wonder if thats coming next. :(

]]> By: Romy http://dossy.org/2007/05/lots-of-miles-on-our-bosch-wfk2401uc-washer-motor/comment-page-1/#comment-238193 Romy Mon, 20 Sep 2010 02:23:11 +0000 http://dossy.org/archives/000453.html#comment-238193 Hi all. I have a Bosch Nexxt 100 Series, model# WFMC1001UC1551186, I think. I am having problems with the draining pump. I need to replace it but do not exactly know the steps to do it. I have seem a few people said they have seem repairmen replace this part. Can any one give explanations/provide STEPS TO REPLACING THE DRAINING PUMP. I have the part, just need the steps. Thank you in advance. Hi all.
I have a Bosch Nexxt 100 Series, model# WFMC1001UC1551186, I think. I am having problems with the draining pump. I need to replace it but do not exactly know the steps to do it. I have seem a few people said they have seem repairmen replace this part. Can any one give explanations/provide STEPS TO REPLACING THE DRAINING PUMP. I have the part, just need the steps. Thank you in advance.

]]> By: Dossy Shiobara http://dossy.org/2007/05/lots-of-miles-on-our-bosch-wfk2401uc-washer-motor/comment-page-1/#comment-225579 Dossy Shiobara Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:13:54 +0000 http://dossy.org/archives/000453.html#comment-225579 That's great news! Hopefully you'll get some more life out of that washer, yet! :-) Thanks for the update. That’s great news! Hopefully you’ll get some more life out of that washer, yet! :-) Thanks for the update.

]]> By: SJoe http://dossy.org/2007/05/lots-of-miles-on-our-bosch-wfk2401uc-washer-motor/comment-page-1/#comment-225576 SJoe Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:06:06 +0000 http://dossy.org/archives/000453.html#comment-225576 Dossy, thanks for your comment. Disassembled the motor/brushes angle matches rotor/ Arc marks on brush assembly/cleaned and reinstalled/also tightened belt Works great! (only one load as yet). Thanks again. Dossy, thanks for your comment.
Disassembled the motor/brushes angle matches rotor/
Arc marks on brush assembly/cleaned and reinstalled/also tightened belt
Works great! (only one load as yet).
Thanks again.

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