Description
Ensure a secure and factory-correct assembly in your appliance with the **Bosch 00610840 Self-Tapping Flange Screw**. This genuine OEM-style metallic fastener is a crucial small part used in various Bosch, Thermador, and Gaggenau appliances, most often to secure panels, brackets, and internal components in **washers and dryers**. Its flanged head provides a wide bearing surface, and the Torx (star) drive minimizes slippage during installation and removal.
Features & Benefits:
- Genuine OEM-style screw ensures correct thread pitch and strength.
- Features a **Torx (star) drive** for secure tightening and stripping resistance.
- **Flange head** distributes clamping pressure, ideal for thin metal panels.
- Commonly used to secure control boards, door hinges, panels, and brackets.
Common Symptoms That Indicate Replacement:
- Original screw is stripped (cross-threaded) or rusted and cannot be removed/tightened.
- Screw head is damaged (e.g., Phillips/Torx drive is stripped).
- Screw has been lost during appliance disassembly or repair.
Compatible Models Include:
- **WFMC8440UC/13** (Bosch Washer)
- **WTVC3500UC/09** (Bosch Dryer)
- WTMC3321US/05 (Bosch Dryer)
- WTVC533CUS/09 (Bosch Dryer)
- WFVC540SUC/19 (Bosch Washer)
Cross-Reference / Replaces:
00610840, 610840, 1386931, AP4309838, PS8727262
Compatibility Note:
This is a small, versatile screw used in multiple locations. Always refer to your appliance's parts diagram to confirm the exact quantity and location required for your specific repair.