Hi Paul, hope you are ok. My BOSCH WAS32791ME/23 washing machine’s drum is rubbing in 1 location. I suspect there is a broken spider or something else. I need your expert view and maybe some spare parts. Looking forward to hearing from you.

NADARAJAN NPALANISWAMY

Paul answers

I will try and help with this problem about Bosch WAS32791ME/23 Washing Machine,

Hi, thanks for your question. On older Bosch washing machines, this issue can occur if the machine has been overloaded or the drum damaged. It doesn’t always mean the spider is broken or the bearings are faulty. Sometimes, misloading or imbalanced loads can warp the drum due to the machine’s age. This causes the drum to go out of alignment. If you rotate the drum by hand and check the gap between the door seal and inner drum, you’ll notice it rubbing on the door seal. This is a major failure, and you’ll need to replace the drum.

Some people try using a piece of wood to tap the drum back into shape, but this rarely works. I recommend finding a replacement drum for your washing machine. I’ve included exploded diagrams of all components for your machine below. You can use these diagrams to find reference numbers and look up parts at the bottom of the page.

Buying new components can be expensive. It might be worth checking eBay, Amazon, Facebook Marketplace, or other local shopping channels for a second-hand machine of the same model with an electrical fault. You could then remove the drum from that machine and install it in yours. Although it’s a lot of work, it’s often the only solution to this problem. This issue is common in Bosch, Schneff, and Siemens washing machines, especially when they are about 10 years old.

I’ve also included a couple of dismantling videos below that address similar problems to yours.

If you watch the first minute of this video, you can see the fault and the reason why I had to scrap the machine

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Bosch WAS32791ME/23 Washing Machine

Bosch WAS32791ME/23 Washing Machine Spare Parts

If you need any further assistance please feel free to contact me. all the best Paul.

Paul Charmbury

Appliances Engineer

Video to help you with your Bosch WAS32791ME/23 Washing Machine

Match your part for Bosch WAS32791ME/23 Washing Machine and the use reference number in list below and click on the link to your part

Bosch WAS32791ME/23 Washing Machine Control Panel Assembly

Bosch WAS32791ME/23 Washing Machine Control Panel Assembly

Bosch WAS32791ME/23 Washing Machine Cabinet Assembly

Bosch WAS32791ME/23 Washing Machine Cabinet Assembly

Bosch WAS32791ME/23 Washing Machine Drum Assembly

Bosch WAS32791ME/23 Washing Machine Drum Assembly

Bosch WAS32791ME/23 Washing Machine Water Oscillating System Assembly

Bosch WAS32791ME/23 Washing Machine Water Oscillating System Assembly

Bosch WAS32791ME/23 Washing Machine Filter Assembly

Bosch WAS32791ME/23 Washing Machine Filter Assembly

full list of spare parts for Bosch WAS32791ME/23 Washing Machine model below

Reference Part Number Description
0101 00605826 Cable harness
0102 00605825 Cable harness
0103 00605830 Cable harness
0104 00605828 Cable harness
0106 00605829 Cable harness
0113 00605313 Knob-programme
0116 00657434 Tray handle-dispenser
0126 00668381 Operating module
0135 00481580 Power cord
0136 00623842 Capacitor-interference suppre.
0145 00703715 Power module
0199 00744220 Repair-set
Reference Part Number Description
0201 10012244 Fixing kit
0202 00683880 Back panel
0203 00770395 Worktop
0204 00713058 Housing
0206 00610643 Foot
0207 00416875 Auxiliary tool
0208 00664836 Panel-base
0209 00640711 Flap
0211 00616876 Electric lock
0213 00655117 Hinge-window
0213 00655117 Hinge-window
0214 00771496 Front panel
0215 00623234 Hook
0216 00742712 Window
0223 00618779 Holder
0224 00618779 Holder
0225 00618779 Holder
0226 00618779 Holder
0250 00704288 Window
Reference Part Number Description
0301 00145149 Motor
0302 00605694 Carbon-brush
0303 00605216 Bushing
0304 00171272 Fixture
0305 00171271 Screw
0306 12039358 Heating element
0307 00170961 Sensor-NTC
0310 11051551 Shock absorber
0311 00660579 Belt-drive
0312 00605140 Spring-tank
0313 00611286 Screw
0314 00676199 Weight
0315 00617804 Sensor
0316 00615697 Holder
0317 00605147 Nut
0318 00660580 Pulley
0319 00640433 Sealing
0320 00249535 Tub at rear
0321 00771563 Drum
0322 00248667 Tub front
0323 00660868 fastening ring
0324 00772658 Boot gasket
0324 00776673 Boot gasket grease resistant
0325 00619809 Bearing set
0326 00670743 fastening ring
0327 00621467 Screw
0328 00605692 Sensor
0330 00649789 Holder
Reference Part Number Description
0401 00660683 Dispenser tray
0402 00605148 Siphon-device
0403 00605740 Insert
0404 00660685 Dispenser tray-lower part
0405 00665582 Dispenser tray-upper part
0411 00265958 Hose-fill
0412 10009438 Analogue pressure sensor
0413 00605209 Hose-pressure chamber
0414 00678974 Outlet hose
0415 00605215 Hose
0416 00655300 Holder
0417 00611633 Pressure chamber
0418 00422209 Hose clamp
0419 00757704 Hose-sump
0420 00707751 Latch
0421 00647920 Fluff Filter for Dryers
0422 00145777 Pump-drain
0422 00145777 Pump-drain
Reference Part Number Description
0501 11019468 Aquastop
0501 11019468 Aquastop
0502 00175887 Filter-large
0503 00166671 Sealing
0504 00661785 Hose
0507 00660693 Drain gutter
0508 00673268 Outlet