Error codes

Bosch washing machine
error codes

Is your Bosch washing machine showing an error code? Below you'll find all known error codes, what they mean, and what you can check yourself. All information has been researched and, where possible, verified with the manufacturer. Can't solve it yourself, or does the fault keep coming back? We often schedule a technician within 24 hours.

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E16 / F16E17 / F17 (ook E30-10)E18 / F18 (ook E36-10, E30-80, E36-25)E19 / F19E20 / F20E23 / F23 (ook E35-10)E25 / F25E26 / F26E27 / F27E28 / F28E21 / F21E01

All Bosch washing machine error codes

E16 / F16

✓ Often fixable yourself

Door open or not properly closed

Open the door, check nothing is caught between the door and drum, then close it firmly

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E17 / F17 (ook E30-10)

✓ Often fixable yourself

Water inlet problem - time exceeded

Check the tap is open (min. 10L/min), check the inlet hose filter is clean, check water pressure isn't too high

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E18 / F18 (ook E36-10, E30-80, E36-25)

✓ Often fixable yourself

Water drain problem - pump time exceeded (water not being pumped out)

Clean the pump filter, check the drain hose for kinks or blockages

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E19 / F19

Technician needed

Heating time exceeded

Cannot be fixed yourself, technician needed

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E20 / F20

Partly fixable yourself

Unexpected/unintended heating detected

Try a reset (off/on); if the fault persists, a technician is needed

⚠️ Niet verwarren met AEG/Electrolux E20 (andere betekenis: afvoerstoring bij die merken)

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E23 / F23 (ook E35-10)

Technician needed

AquaStop activated (leak detected)

Cannot be fixed yourself, technician needed

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E25 / F25

Partly fixable yourself

Turbidity sensor fault

Try a reset; if the fault persists, a technician is needed

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E26 / F26

Technician needed

Analogue pressure sensor fault

Cannot be fixed yourself, technician needed

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E27 / F27

Technician needed

Pressure sensor / level control fault

Cannot be fixed yourself, technician needed

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E28 / F28

Technician needed

Flow sensor fault

Cannot be fixed yourself, technician needed

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E21 / F21

Partly fixable yourself

Motor fault (often worn carbon brushes or control module)

Try a reset; otherwise a technician is needed

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E01

Technician needed

AquaStop activated (water on base plate / internal leak)

Cannot be fixed yourself, technician needed

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