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Bosch 300 Series Nexxt Washer WFMC2201UC

With Bosch's numerous years of experience in the home appliance industry, the company has been able to build a good reputation for producing quality products.


One such product is the Bosch 300 Series Nexxt Washer WFMC2201UC, a washing machine that has a good host of technologies, features, and functions for modern-day users.
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• quiet and efficient

• has extended warranty

• has good quality

• has numerous settings



• has no extended wash function

• has potential for mould and mildew smell


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Product Overview


The Bosch WFMC2201UC is part of the 300 Series Nexxt Washers. This means that it has many of the advanced technologies and features that were developed to offer the highest level of efficiency, quietness, and performance.

The washer has a large capacity, with four cubic feet of space for laundry items. With such a large laundry, one can save time, energy and money by running fewer but larger loads, instead of running numerous small loads.

The Bosch WFMC2201UC is a side-loading washer with a tilted drum to make it easier and more convenient to load and unload. The tilted drum also helps to make the cleaning process more effective. Here are some of the other features that one might like about the Bosch 300 Series Nexxt WFMC2201UC Washer:

KidsCare Cycle

The KidsCare Cycle is an extra feature that the Bosch WFMC2201UC uses to provide the most thorough wash cycle. This washer is up to the task when it comes to dealing with some of the biggest and toughest stains, which are commonly acquired by children.

When the washer is set to the KidsCare Cycle, the water is heated to 150 degrees Fahrenheit, which helps in removing stains.

Internal Water Heater

The KidsCare Cycle and some of the other cycle settings and options depend on the washer's Internal Water Heater. Instead of running on a timer, as many water heaters do, the Bosch WFMC2201UC makes use of a thermostat to carefully keep track of the temperature. The heater then automatically adjusts itself to the right temperature for the perfect washing conditions.

Archie Paddles

Another technology commonly used in the Nexxt Series Washers is the Archie Paddles system. This system uses a paddle positioned above the clothes to disperse water over the clothes and throughout the drum. The paddle system ensures that the clothes get a thorough wash.

Sesotronic Plus

The Bosch WFMC2201UC uses sensors to monitor the temperature, wash cycle, load size, and more. The washer then automatically configures the settings to ensure a gentle and effective wash.

Nexxt 300 Series Nearly-Silent Wash System

The Nexxt 300 Series Washers are designed for near-silent operation. With a decibel rating of only 56 dB, the Bosch WFMC2201UC is a great choice for anyone looking for a silent washer.

Warranty


Like many of the other washers in Bosch's Nexxt Series, this model is an Energy Star qualified appliance. The Bosch WFMC2201UC is also covered by Bosch's Good Housekeeping Seal Promise. As a testament to Bosch's high quality manufacturing, the Good Housekeeping Seal means that these products are covered by a two-year limited warranty.

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Advantages


One of the biggest benefits of using the Bosch WFMC2201UC is its efficiency. Users have noted how it takes up as little energy and water as possible, and this translates to bigger savings in their utility bills. Another cited advantage by consumers is its build quality.

Apparently, the Bosch WFMC2201UC has good quality and a decent price for its value. This washing machine has a wide variety of settings and options to choose from, giving users a number of functions that will best suit their laundry needs.

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Disadvantages


The Bosch WFMC2201UC can suffer from some of the drawbacks that are inherent to most side-loading washers with water conservation features. Some consumers have complained of the mold or mildew smell if the settings aren't dialed in correctly.

Just like leaving damp clothes to dry in a closet or drawer, this side-loading washer may result in that same mold and mildew smell. The washer doesn't have an extra wash cycle to make for long cycles of continuous cleaning. This is a practical feature that could have been very useful to many users. Some people try make up for this slight disadvantage by tweaking the washer's settings.

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Final Thought


The Bosch WFMC2201UC is a great, all-around washing machine that has most of the features and functions that users need from a reliable washing machine. Not only do users get to enjoy the high quality of Bosch washers, but they can also be proud that their washer does its part in conserving energy and water.

There may be a few drawbacks to this washer, but the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages. Anyone who is looking to purchase a new washing machine should give the Bosch WFMC2201UC a look.
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Sep 24, 2013
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Cheap drum support
by: bilbo baggets

Had this machine for almost three years but knew there was trouble on the horizon when lowes had to send repair guy out in the first week! since I am a commercial costumer the mgmt. traded me for another new unit! Has run relatively error free except occasional mid cycle lockups with flashing led's. Just unplugged it to reset whatever that gremlin was??? wife complained of a squeking noise and that the clothes were not spinning and completly wet after cycle was over.. Pulled machine apart thinking the axle bearing had failed but noooo! much more catasrophic than that. The cheap aluminum or magnesium pot metal axle /tub support has completely broken away from the tub and basically disintegrated. So the nice shiny stainless steel tub is all flash as some genious has bolted together three dissimilar metals behind the flash that actuall takes all the load from the drum... Steel axle molded into pot metal support bolted to stainless tub immersed in detergent laiden liquid with motion through the liquid. Any high school "Fisics" genious will tell you that the metal with the lowest dialectric constant will dissolve in that scenario and dammed if they didnt prove the theory!! Boats use zinc and magnesium and aluminum for "sacrificial" anodes to keep other parts free from the electrolosys effects. now stuck with 300Lbs paperweight in garage that amortized out to about 10 bucks a load. (what a deal)Bosch makes credible hand tools but the customer service in Bangladesh must be out on a jihad cause nobodys wanting to talk about the issue and for sure it is out of warranty!!(shocker)

Sep 17, 2012
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Poor Quality
by: Anonymous

This machine makes my clothes stinky. You will have a difficult time finding a rpairman to fix this machine if something goes wrong. I can't tell you how many times my husband has had to replace the rubber door seal...too many to count. This machine is noisy.

Jun 07, 2012
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Democrat Washer by Bosch
by: Anonymous

Must have been made by Obama, because it was based on lies; probably from taxpayer money, authorized by Peloosi and Reid! What a bunch of LOSERS. Just like Obama, it did not meet the expectations of what was promised; failed to clean up the messes and now has caused us consumers to re-invest in other means of washing
up the Democrats messes.
I think I will buy a scrub board and a clothes line and do it myself.

Jun 07, 2012
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A "pos"
by: Clem

A front loading LEMON, probably made in China!!!
Remember the good old days when you could go to sears and buy a Kenmore and the washer would last 20 years? Well, this Bosch is a piece of COW DUNG as far as I'm concerned and Bosch needs to do a MAJOR RECALL on these mistakes. My neighbor has the same model WFMC 2100UC and they hate it too.
These companies all want your money and they don't really care about the quality of the product. The Bosch people must all be EX-POLITICIANS!! If you buy a Bosch, you have to be a numbskull!

Dec 28, 2011
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this washer stinks!! Not smell either!
by: Anonymous

What a piece of crap. What I get for buying a foreign brand. Even though many parts of American made washers are made overseas, they last much longer and work much better. I have 5 rental homes plus my residence. Bought the front loading Bosch for my home. On third year and not only does it smell like a sewer(and we bleach it weekly) doesn't do a good job. And now, I need to smack the drive motor with a hammer to get it to spin about every other load(the motor is bad already). The American made washers that I know are abused by the college students who rent from me, seem to last forever with no problems. As a former certified auto mechanic with 30 years experience, I'd tell washing machine buyers what I told my car customers. BUY AMERICAN. Imports are overrated. Even the expensive imports cost a fortune to service(How about $22,000 to service a Ferrari, or $5000 for a clutch in a Porsche!) Sure some go 200,000 miles, but so do my Fords & Chevy's with only tires,brakes and oil changes! Sorry for getting off the subject. Just pisses me off!!!! Don't buy a Bosch!!!!

Dec 25, 2011
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A good machine.
by: Anonymous

Let me first say that I have owned my Bosch for about 4 years. Prior to my purchase, I leaned that all front loaders have a common problem: mold. These washers are built to be SEALED during the wash cycle. If you close the door after finishing a load of laundry, you are sealing the door and mold will probably grow. I don't know this for sure because I have never stored the washer with the door closed. After each load, the door is left open so that the washer can dry. I have never made an exception to this in four years and I do not have mold or a musty smell in my washing machine...although I did have a moldy smell in the top loader I was replacing when I bought the bosch.
I love the way this washer gets every spot of dirty off my my clothes. The clothing is clean and fresh, but the washer does take an hour per load.
No front loader has a water adjustment, but I have found that when I want more water in the machine, I just start the wash on the "hand wash" cycle, then after it fills, I reset to the desired setting and restart the machine. The hand wash setting allows more water in the machine than the standard cold, warm or hot setting.

Dec 16, 2011
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R.T.F.M. !!! Read The #@*&%# Manual
by: Anonymous

If most of you had read the use and care manual that came with your Bosch machine chances are you would not be inspired to post a negative review. The difference in some of your experiences may however lie in where you bought the machine and how you were educated by the sales representative. A true professional will have explained the advantages of the lower water consumption, lower electrical usage, and improved fabric care with the compromise of a longer cycle time. If you expect to go about doing your laundry in the same manner as you had with a wasteful top loading machine which consumes more that 3 times the amount of water, then you will not be using the machine as recommended and you will be dissatisfied. I do not know why so many people refuse to read the manuals for new appliances. The complaints I see here are consistently posted about all makes and brands of front load laundry. Most manufacturer's print instuctions in their use and care manuals to prevent the large majority these issues from arising.

Jul 13, 2011
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mold and lots of it plus stinks
by: Anonymous

laundry room stinks everytime i use the bosch washer. has lot of mold on the rubber seal, which is not covered under extended warranty. Does not remove water completely from clothes. shakes during spin cycle. made a mistake of buying a close to $1000 machine with long cycles, will nver buy again,poor design. bosch should replace it or refund us all. wil never buy a front loader again.

Apr 29, 2011
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Thought this was a good purchase - WRONG
by: Anonymous

I have had the Bosch washer and dryer for 4 years. About 6mos ago the washer started giving me an EO2 code with every load. What a pain. The service man has tried everything. I really wish I would have gone with a less expensive washer then i wouldn't feel so bad replacing it after such a short time. I will not by another Bosch as long as I live.

Apr 18, 2011
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Bosch is S***!!!!
by: Anthony Burns

The worst $2500 I have ever spent in my life. The washer blows and the dryer doesn't dry all the time and it takes 1 1/2 hours. The washer stinks and is loud as s***. Bosch needs to give everybody who bought this s*** product our money back!!

Mar 24, 2011
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Poor design - not consumer friendly
by: Anonymous

Not satisfied, complicated and when the washer goes on the blink, the door locks. Hope you do not have all your uniforms in there, or you will be in deep dooodooo! Not a happy consumer on this joke of a model. Error 13 door locks and you are out of business and connot even get you cloths out to finish, dry etc. Joke, not user friendly. Would never buy this type again.

Mar 21, 2011
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I hate it!!!!!
by: Anonymous

I hate this product!!!!!! doesn't wash right, and get's fungus!!!

Nov 10, 2010
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bosch garbage
by: Anonymous

we bought ours at lowes worked fine till the warranty ran out which is one year. so i guess we payed 900.00 fora washer for one year SOMETIMES NEWER IS NOT BETTER the repairman said it was the control board 500.00 so we bought a top loader maytag going on 5 years now no problem PS; DONT BUY ANYTHING BOSCH..............

Oct 08, 2010
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mold and broken after 2 yrs
by: Anonymous

I bought my Bosch washer only 2yrs ago $950 what a waste of money and plus electric bills...it might save on water but in the mean time use alot of electric the cycles are so long...mold and mildew smells even w/leaving the door open after every wash and also cleaning it once a wk with Bleach...the other day it stopped spinning broke...now we have to purchase a new washer after only having this Bosch for 2yrs ...very disappointed ...our appliance man told us it would probaly cost us close to $400 to have wash machine fixed so we are purchasing a new top load washer for $550 ...our last washer top load last for 20 yrs

Sep 30, 2010
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If I could give it 0 stars I would
by: Anonymous

This washer is a piece of garbage. We have followed the directions in the manual since day one and left the door open when not in use, etc. but our clothes stink of mold. I have tried bleach in an empty washer, smelly washer, etc. Our clothes still stink. I will never, ever buy a bosch product again.

Sep 17, 2010
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Great Machine!
by: Anonymous

If you bother to read the instructions you'll have no problems with this washer in spite of what some say! We've had this washer for 4 years without one single problem! Just bought a new pair for our daughter!

Aug 09, 2010
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HATE IT!!!
by: Anonymous

I bought this washing machine about a year ago and I hate it. Clothes don't get clean and it smells. Not only does it smell, it makes my clothes and towels smell. I am replacing it soon with a top loader and will just take the loss (paid over $600 for it about a year ago).

Jul 30, 2010
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Door Problems
by: Anonymous

Yikes, if I'd only known. Read all the info on this washer and you'd believe it's the best on the market. Bosch ratings are good but certainly isn't for the average person. Works best washing 16 bath towels at a time! Never in a million years would I have 16 dirty towels before I do laundry. Says it "adjusts" to smaller loads - now they say must do larger loads so I guess it doesn't adjust???!!!! Good luck.

Jul 08, 2010
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Doesn't even deserve 1 star
by: Anonymous

We bought the Nexxt Essence washer 2100UC 4 years ago and thought it was the best washer ever. After about 3 months we noticed a musty odor and black mildew spots on the gasket ring. The mildew kept growing and brown sludgy mold began to grow under the gasket. Disgusting! Had the gasket replaced under warranty within the first year, but the mold and mildew came right back. Contacted Bosch again and was told since the unit was out of warranty, the gasket and labor would be on us. We leave the door open to let the unit dry, run Affresh tablets, bleach/hot water cycles, even sprayed the gasket directly with bleach to try and get rid of it. Nothing works and the washer is a complete loss.

Jun 29, 2010
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bosch makes nice tools bad washers
by: Anonymous

The washing machine smells bad as a matter of fact my laundry room stinks because of the washer and the way mold and fungus collect in it. Bad industrial design. Bosch should give a full trade in for this washer because of design flaws.
Now my door hinge broke and the machine is not even that old.

Jun 06, 2010
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Door gasket fungus!
by: R. Hasskamp

The machine does a nice job getting the cloths clean. About a year and a half into ownership it developed a chattering sound when in spin. After some negotiation with Lowes it was serviced and one of the suspension shock absorbers was replaced. About a year ago it started to develop some little dark spots in the door gasket. The dark spots have have become fungus blisters that continue to grow and spread. Disgusting!!! I will probably replace it this year as I'm concerned about the health problems it may potentially create. I've purchased many Bosch products over the years, but will not purchase a washer from their line again.

Feb 24, 2010
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lousy machine
by: Anonymous

We bought a Bosch thinking we we going to be making an investment, but it's probably one of the worst purchases we've ever made.

THREE times now, clothes have gotten in between the door and the rubber seal, ruining clothes and the seal. That's a $76 dollar fix, not to mention the ruined clothes!!! I make doubly sure there are no stray clothes hanging out when I shut the door, and it's STILL doing it.

Not to mention how many times I've come back to a load of laundry that didn't spin out right.

We've also had problems with moldy smelling towels since buying this washer. Keep in mind, I've done everything it say to keep that smell away and nothing works.

We've only had the washer a little over a year now, and to have the same problem occur three times is ridiculous!

When you pay close to $800 dollars for a machine, you expect a little more, and this machine does NOT deliver. What really peeves me is that we will sell it for a loss, and be happy just to get it off our hands! Never will I buy a Bosch again.


Nov 19, 2009
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No support from Bosch
by: George Oviatt

When you buy it keep 1/2 the purchase price saved back for repair - you will need it. We had a two year old machine that quit spinning and we had to replace the motor control board - $400!!!

The repair man had to call the factory to diagnose the problem and they just gave him a list of things to try. Lucky? for us it was the first item suggested.

I emailed the factory about the cost, etc. and - you guessed it - no reply.

So if you buy one and it works longer than 2 years its good, if not well don't expect any support from Bosch.

Oct 01, 2009
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smells bad
by: Sally

The smell of this washing machine is horrible! Several technicians have looked at the machine and have said that it's the design. Water sits at the bottom of the machine and collects mold. Due to the low water level, the moldy water gets on the clothes so both the machine and the clothes smell like mold. Unless you are willing to keep the door open always and use high priced products, this $800 machine is a disaster.

Aug 31, 2009
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Bosch 300 Washing Machine
by: Christian Fauser

This is the worst machine I have ever had. Since the beginning our cloths have smelled mildewy, the constant fight with mold in the washer seal is gross and we have not gotten any satisfaction from Bosch. We have tried all of the techniques recommended. I will never buy another front load washer again. Now the seal is leaking as well.

Aug 01, 2009
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Any front-loader but Bosch!
by: Anonymous

They’re still making, and SELLING this piece of junk! I assumed that since no one goes to work each day with the intention of doing a lousy job, I should give Bosch another chance; silly me! Apparently Bosch was so busy trying to save water with their design they seem to have forgotten it also has to clean the clothes.

Basically, the problems I have (and which are exacerbated when the washer is more fully loaded) result from the excessive and hyper-sensitive interrupts that keep the thing from going into full spin. I've found I have to physically monitor the ostensibly automatic operation to make
sure proper extraction takes place after each cycle. I've found soaking wet clothes in the washer after it had supposedly 'finished'. I've even found clothes that still smelled of body odor and mold after coming out of the dryer! It seems to waste a lot of time, poorly clean my clothes, unnecessarily wear out my clothes, waste energy, and waste my time watching it fiddle around rather than just cranking up into a full
spin.

Also, there is no standalone "RINSE" cycle on the cycle selector. How hard would that have been to provide?

Date of purchase: November 2004
Retailer: Standard TV and Appliance, Portland, OR
97266. Model WFMC 3200UC/01

May 18, 2009
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It has it's ups and downs
by: Anonymous

This washing machine is decent, I mean it has its ups and downs, I think I paid about eight hundred dollars for it last year around this time. I bought it at a Lowes store in Virginia, I guess that was a pretty good deal, I don't know washing machines that well.

The machine gets all of my clothes very clean, and it gets all of the stains out, and it is fairly quick. The downside of all of this is that it makes a ton of noise, the guy at Lowes said it was a quiet washer, but it is so loud that it keeps me up all night if I decide to wash a load at night time, but I do have a fairly small house.

It is very reliable though, and it is far better than the washing machine that I owned before I purchased this one. My old one was a whirlpool, I think and it was slow and left my clothes dirty a lot of times.

I hope that this review of my Bosch washing machine has been a help to you, and yes I would recommend purchasing this model, if they still sell it at your local hardware store, I would recommend checking Lowes.

May 18, 2009
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Very reliable
by: Kevin

This is by far the best washing machine I have ever owned. It gets out all the stains even the tough grass stains my kids get. I have 4 kids so it is used very often (daily) very reliable have yet to have a problem with it.

The only thing I have found is it is a bit noisy during the spin cycle quite a bit of vibration but clothes come out almost dry so I figure it's not that bad at least it is saving me from running the energy hungry dryer for so long. But aside from saving money on electricity I have noticed it doesn't use near as much water as washers I have owned in the past.

I love the front loading design and overall ease of use. One other thing I think should be changed is the door lock mechanism once you start it even one half of a second later it's locked and there is no way to put in that mysterious left sock your son just brought you. but over all I am very happy with it. For the price it was worth every penny. and with it being a Bosch it will certainly last years and years.

I have had Bosch power tools that should have died off long ago perform like new years and years later. And my old VWs and Porches Bosch parts and they are never found on road dead. So my suggestion to anyone thinking of purchasing a new washing machine go to Lowes or your local appliance dealer and look this one over i'm sure you will love all it's features. But I also like to tell you to shop around for the best deal.

I saved over four hundred dollars on the one that we purchased by doing a little online research and a quick drive to town. Lot of money saved for very little effort.

May 18, 2009
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Think simplicity and need.
by: Jared

Okay, to start things off I've only owned the washer with matching dryer for approximately a week. In addition, this is my first washer & dryer purchase, so obviously I don't have a lot of experience.

Overall, I have to state that even though both pieces are front loaders they are VERY quiet. I believe that most people fail to properly balance and level their front loading machines, thus they complain about noise and vibration.

Are they fairly expensive? Yes, but I believe sometimes you pay for what you get. In general, I believe Bosch has better warranties than their competitors.

Also, all their appliances are actually either made in Germany or the USA. I'm an engineer at a manufacturing plant and know the difference of a well assembled piece of machinery.

One draw back for some of you might be that it's limited on cycles, but does do a wide variety. So, no it doesn't have 30+ cycles for every fabric known to man, but it has what you expect in a washing machine. Think simplicity and need.

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