User question
Where are Bosch washing machines WAN 28178IL and WAN 24170BY made?
Artificial Intelligence Response
Direct answer to the question
Key points
- Both models are Bosch Serie 4 (WAN platform) units commonly sourced from BSH’s Polish washing‑machine production in the Łódź region. Retail listings for these exact SKUs consistently specify Poland as the country of manufacture. (bettershop.co.il)
- “IL” and “BY” are market suffixes (Israel and Belarus/Eastern Europe) and do not indicate the factory location. Country of origin is printed on the appliance data plate.
Detailed problem analysis
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Model decoding and platform
- “WAN” denotes Bosch Serie 4 front‑loaders in the EU/Middle East range. These share a common chassis and supply chain, and are typically produced in BSH’s European facilities (notably Poland; some WAN variants are also sourced in Türkiye depending on batch planning). (wiki.bsh-group.com)
- Suffixes: “IL” = Israel channel configuration; “BY” = Belarus/Eastern Europe channel configuration. These suffixes mainly affect language sets, documentation and compliance labeling, not the assembly site.
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Evidence for the specific SKUs
- WAN28178IL: Multiple Israeli retail channels explicitly list “Made in Poland/תוצרת פולין” for this exact model number. (bettershop.co.il)
- WAN24170BY: Regional retail and product listings (Israel/Bulgaria) specify “Poland/פולין/Полша” as origin. (pisga-shop.co.il)
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Manufacturing footprint context
- BSH operates a long‑standing washing‑machine complex near Łódź, Poland, established and expanded for front‑loader production since the late 1990s; it supplies EU and neighboring markets. This underpins why many WAN‑series models—especially 8 kg/1200–1400 rpm variants—are labeled “Made in Poland.” (wiki.bsh-group.com)
- BSH also manufactures laundry products in Çerkezköy, Türkiye, a very large multi‑factory campus. Some WAN configurations for other markets are sourced there, which explains occasional retailer confusion, but the two SKUs you asked about are listed as Polish‑made. (manufacturing-today.com)
Current information and trends
- 2025–2026 retail pages for both models show Poland as the country of origin (e.g., Israeli listings dated 2025 for WAN24170BY; ongoing offers for WAN28178IL). (pisga-shop.co.il)
- BSH continues to balance production between Poland and Türkiye for laundry, scaling Poland for EU demand and Türkiye for broader “Region Emerging Markets,” which can result in dual‑sourcing on some model families (though not indicated for the two SKUs above). (trmonitor.net)
Supporting explanations and details
- Where to verify on the appliance
- Open the door and read the silver rating/data plate around the door frame or check the rear panel. It will state “Made in …” plus the E‑Nr/FD codes. This is the definitive source for your individual unit’s origin.
- Why retailer pages sometimes disagree
- Some online catalogs template “Made in Germany” across Bosch laundry pages (often appropriate for Serie 8/HomeProfessional, not typically Serie 4). Checking the exact SKU line avoids this error.
Ethical and legal aspects
- Country‑of‑origin labeling is regulated in many markets; the physical rating plate and packaging must reflect the actual assembly country. Advertising a wrong origin can breach consumer‑protection rules. Always use the product’s data plate as the final authority.
Practical guidelines
- If buying online and origin matters to you:
- Ask the seller to confirm in writing the “Made in …” on their current stock for the exact SKU/E‑Nr.
- On delivery, verify the rating plate before installation; refuse or return if the stated origin is not what was agreed, per the retailer’s policy.
- For service documentation or parts alignment, use the E‑Nr and FD codes from the plate.
Possible disclaimers or additional notes
- Manufacturing can be dual‑sourced over a model’s life without changing the commercial SKU. While current retail evidence shows Poland for WAN28178IL and WAN24170BY, future batches could be from another BSH laundry site. Always verify on the unit itself.
Suggestions for further research
- If you provide photos of the rating plates (showing E‑Nr and FD), I can decode the factory/date to confirm your specific units.
- For broader context on BSH’s laundry manufacturing in Poland and Türkiye, see BSH corporate and industry sources. (wiki.bsh-group.com)
Brief summary
- Both Bosch WAN28178IL and WAN24170BY are listed by current regional retailers as made in Poland, aligning with BSH’s established washing‑machine production base in the Łódź region. Verify on the appliance rating plate for your individual unit. (bettershop.co.il)
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