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Bosch Washing Machine error codes

Select a Bosch washing machine error code to see what it means, common causes, and how to fix it.

CL

Child Lock is activated — the controls are disabled

easy

E:00 -18

The drain pump is blocked or obstructed

easy

E:00 -23

Water was detected in the base of the machine — possible leak

hard

E:10 / -00 / -10 / -20

The intelligent dosing system pump is blocked

easy

E:30 / -10 (or faucet icon)

Water is not entering the machine — multiple possible causes

easy

E:30 / -20

Too much water entered the machine — detergent overuse or solenoid valve fault

medium

E:30 / -80

The machine cannot drain — multiple possible causes

medium

E:36 -10

The machine cannot drain — multiple possible causes

medium

E:36 -25 / -26

The drain pump is blocked

easy

E:38 / -25 / -26

The drain pump is blocked — clean the drum first then the pump

easy

E:60 -2B

The laundry is unevenly distributed — spin cycle interrupted

easy

E:92 / -01

Water pressure is too low or inlet filters are blocked

easy

E16 / E34 / F16 / F34

The door is not locked properly

easy

E17 / F17 / F29

The water inlet filters or AquaStop hose are blocked or water pressure is too low

easy

E18 / F18

The drainage hose is blocked, kinked, or the drain pump is obstructed

medium

E32 / F32

An unbalanced load was detected — the spin cycle was interrupted or slowed

easy

E33 / F33

Too much detergent foam was detected — reduce detergent dosage

easy

E80

A fault was detected in the drive circuit — requires a technician

hard

H:32

The laundry is unevenly distributed — spin cycle interrupted

easy

H9E (with faucet icon)

The hot water supply is not reaching the machine correctly

easy