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Note
What to do before contacting Bosch for servicing assistance.
  • Check that the water is available to the unit (i.e work being carried out on the water mains etc.)
  • Check that gas is available to the unit(i.e. work being carried out on the gas main, LPG bottle not empty)
  • Please call 1300 307 037 to find your nearest Service Dealer or to book a warranty repair.
Your Bosch Hot Water unit is warranted as follows:
For internal appliances used in domestic applications, ie. Normal hot water drawn from household outlets, the warranty period is two (2) years parts and labour. Additionally, the heat exchanger is covered for a period of ten (10) years (parts only).
For appliances used in commercial applications the warranty period is six (6) months parts and labour including the heat exchanger.
The warranty period commences from the purchase date. Claims for warranty will only be accepted upon suitable proof of purchase submitted to Robert Bosch (Australia) Pty. Ltd. Or an approved Bosch Service Agent authorised to carry out warranty repairs.

Purchasers Statutory Rights

The warranty terms set out below do not exclude any conditions or warranties which may be mandatory implied by law, and your attention is drawn to the provisions of the Trade Practices Act, 1974, and State legislation which confers certain rights upon consumers. The ROBERT BOSCH (AUSTRALIA) PTY.LTD. Warranty supplements these.

Extract of Terms of Delivery and Sale

Warranty of products marketed by Robert Bosch (Australia) Pty. Ltd. Herein referred to as RBAU.
  1. RBAU warrants products marketed by it as free from faults and defects and having the specified qualities according to the respective state of technology. Notwithstanding that the products may have been sold by description or sample the products shall be accepted by the Buyer even though alterations in design or construction have been generally introduced between the date of contract and the delivery of the product.
  2. The warranty shall be limited to the replacement or repair at the option of RBAU of any defective products and of such parts of RBAU's products as have been damaged in consequence of the defect despite proper treatment. Parts replaced will not be returned.
  3. If the product is located outside of the service agents area, the consumer shall be responsible for the service agents travelling costs, and if necessary the expenses of freight, packing and charges of a similar nature.
  4. Repairs and maintenance shall not extend the warranty period of the appliance.
Without limiting the generality of these terms of delivery this warranty shall not apply to products sold in the following cases:--
i) If the products sold are repaired or altered by any third party without RBAU's consent.
ii) Where parts are not manufactured or sold by RBAU are used in a replacement or repair.
iii) If products are not used with proper care and for the purpose for which they are sold and in accordance with any specified instruction for use.
iv) If changes occur in the condition or operational qualities of the products due to incorrect storage or mounting or due to climatic or other influences.
v) In respect of faulty construction or defects due to the use of unsuitable materials if such method of construction or use of material has been specified by the Buyer
vi) In respect of surface coating and glass damage.
vii) In respect of the replacement of parts when such replacements are part of the normal maintenance, service or normal wear and tear.No servant or authorised service agent has authority to add to or alter the terms of this warranty.
Note
If a service call is requested and it is found that it is not a manufacturing fault, you may be charged for the call even during the warranty