Bosch Washer and Dryer Error Codes List With Solutions

Bosch is a Germany-based corporation that focuses on technology solutions in sectors such as industrial technology, consumer goods, mobility, and others. Owned by Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH, it has 11 different corporations working under its umbrella. Making it a large firm that covers a wide range of productions under different roofs.

Bosch is a leading manufacturer that offers a wide range of appliances, which include but are not limited to washers. These top-of-the-line washers are not your everyday appliance and need a little attention if you wish to keep them running without a hitch. That being said, there are times when you can do everything right and still end up with an error message.

Bosch washers are a reliable addition to your home, but there are times when you will see an issue with their workings. To help you out we have listed down some of the most common error codes for Bosch Washers. Start by noting down the error code, and match it using the list below. Once you have the error code you can finally get an answer to your questions. One that can help you determine your next step.

Codes List

Information on the display panel

Display: – P – and ο

Cause/Remedy: The door is unlocked. It is possible to add laundry.

Display: – P –

Cause/Remedy:

• The temperature is too high. Wait until the temperature drops.
• The water level is too high. It is not possible to add laundry. Close the door immediately, if necessary. Press the ‘Start/Pause’ button to continue the programme.

Display:  Θ flashes

Cause/Remedy:

• Laundry may be caught. Open and close the door again and press the ‘Start/Pause’ button.
• If necessary, push the door closed or remove some laundry and then push it closed again.
• If necessary, switch the appliance off and on again; set the programme and make your individual settings; start the programme.

Display: τ lights up

Cause/Remedy:

• Turn on the tap fully,
• Supply hose kinked/trapped,
• The water pressure is too low. Clean the filter

Display: E:18

Cause/Remedy:

• The drain pump is blocked. Clean the drain pump.
• The drain hose/drain pipe is blocked. Clean the drain hose at the siphon

Display: E:23

Cause/Remedy: There is water in the base trough, the appliance is leaking. Turn off the tap. Call customer services.

Display: →(Childproof )

Cause/Remedy: The childproof lock is activated – deactivate it.

Display: ∪ lights up

Cause/Remedy: Too must foam has been detected and an additional rinse cycle has been activated. Add less detergent to the next washing cycle with the same load

Display: YES

Cause/Remedy: The washing machine door is unlocked. It is possible to add laundry.

Display: NO

Cause/Remedy:

• The temperature is too high. Wait until the temperature falls.
• Water level too high. Not possible to add laundry. If necessary, close the washing machine door immediately. To continue the programme, press ‘Start/ Reload’ button.

Display: E 17

Cause/Remedy:

• Turn the water tap on fully
• The supply hose is kinked/trapped
• The water pressure is too low

Display: ( : )

Cause/Remedy: The mains voltage is too low

Display: (.)

Cause/Remedy: Undervoltage in the wash programme. The programme is extended.

Display: E 93  (Displayed at end of first cycle without hot water. Not displayed in subsequent cycles if hot water is not available. Reset after second cycle with hot water)

Fault:

1. Hot water tap not turned on
2. Supply hose for hot water kinked or pinched closed
3. Hot water pressure too low
4. Strainer in water supply hose clogged

Measure:

1. Turn on the hot water tap
2. Eliminate the cause, replace the hose if damaged
3. Eliminate the cause
4. Connect both supply hoses (hot and cold water) for hot water appliances

Display: E 32 (alternating display with END when program is finished)

Fault: Not a fault – the unbalanced load detection system has interrupted the spin cycle because the laundry is unevenly distributed

Measure:  Distribute small and large items of laundry evenly in the drum. If necessary, start an additional spin program

• E2 Motor fault. Call customer service.
• E3 Close the washing machine door properly; laundry may be caught.
• E5 Open the tap completely, supply hose kinked or trapped; Clean the filter
• E6 Detergent solution pump blocked; Clean the detergent solution pumpblocked; Clean the drainage hose at the siphon
• E8 Turn off the tap and call customer service.

Control Panel

Dryer Codes

A01: Close the door immediately because of the rising water level. If an interruption occurs, A:01 and OPEN are displayed alternately.

A02: The door is locked for safety reasons (water level and/or temperature too high). If A:02 is frequently displayed at the end of the drying programme: Clean the air filter. Run the Fluff Clean (cold) programme without laundry.

A03: Door cannot be locked/unlocked due to high temperature. Leave the washer dryer switched on for about 1 min. The washer dryer can then be locked/unlocked again.

E18: Drain pump blocked; clean the drain pump. Clean the drainage hose on the siphon.

H32: The unbalanced load detection system has interrupted the spin cycle because the laundry is unevenly distributed. Distribute small and large items of laundry evenly in the drum.

H95: No water detected in drying phase, may get bad drying result.

hot: The door cannot be opened after the drying programme due to the high temperature. The cooling process continues until the display disappears, after which the door can be opened.

LO kg, HI kg: Laundry amount information. On when drying phase finished. LO kg: Signals a small load for drying, HI kg: Signals a very high load for drying.

Troubleshooting

Manuals Pdf

Bosch Waschine Machine Manual and Installation

Bosch Waschine Use and Care Manual, Installation Instructions

Washer and Dryer Instruction Manual WDU8H541SN 

source: bosch.com