Bosch Washing Machine Error Codes

A Guide To Understanding Bosch Washing Machine Error Codes And Solutions

We know how important it is to keep your Bosch washing machine running smoothly, especially where replacement parts can come at a high cost. If an error code appears, use our complete list of Bosch error codes to help diagnose the issue. If you need further expert advice, Zest’s Helpdesk team is always here to support you with all your home appliances.

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Error Code	Description	Solution
E16 or F16	The door is open.	Please close the door and proceed as usual. If you still get the error, verify the door is closed.
E17 or F17	The water supply time has been exceeded.	Give our friendly team a call on 0800 888 6666 for a free appliance health check.
E19 or H19	The heating time has been exceeded.	The washing machine heating problem could happen for several reasons. Please seek professional assistance. Give our friendly team a call on 0800 888 6666 for a free appliance health check.
E20 or F20	Indicates that there’s unexpected heating in your washing machine.	To troubleshoot the issue, reset the washer by turning it off and on. If you’re still having issues, give our friendly team a call on 0800 888 6666 for a free appliance health check.
E23 or F23	AquaStop Hose has been activated.	The washing machine AquaStop system is responsible for leakage protection, so if you see this error, there could be water leakage. Do not use the washing machine until it has been fixed and turn off the water tap immediately. Please book a repair as soon as possible. Give our friendly team a call on 0800 888 6666 for a free appliance health check.
E25 or F25	There is an issue with the turbidity sensor.	Give our friendly team a call on 0800 888 6666 for a free appliance health check.
E26 or F26	There is an issue with the analogue pressure sensor. The washing machine pressure sensor identifies how much water is in the machine – telling the control board if the machine has been filled or emptied.	Do not use the washing machine until this has been fixed. Give our friendly team a call on 0800 888 6666 for a free appliance health check.
F27	This error code indicates there is an issue with the pressure sensor.	Do not use the washing machine until this has been fixed. Give our friendly team a call on 0800 888 6666 for a free appliance health check.
E28 or F28	There is an issue with the flow sensor.	Give our friendly team a call on 0800 888 6666 for a free appliance health check.
E56	There is an unexpected communication error in your washing machine.	To troubleshoot this issue, turn your washing machine off and on again. If the issue persists, give our friendly team a call on 0800 888 6666 for a free appliance health check.
F013/F018	Door lock or drainage issue.	Give our friendly team a call on 0800 888 6666 for a free appliance health check.

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Bosch Washing Machine Error Codes

A Guide To Understanding Bosch Washing Machine Error Codes And Solutions

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