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Bush Dryers Error Codes

Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.

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E01
Bush condenser or heat pump dryer will not start; display shows E01 and the start button does nothing or beeps.
Door Lock / Door Switch Fault
E02
Bush dryer stops shortly after starting or will not start; E02 displayed, often accompanied by no drum movement.
Motor Start / Motor Circuit Fault
E03
Bush condenser dryer stops mid-cycle, clothes remain wet, and E03 is shown on the display.
Water Tank Full / Condensate Pump Fault
E04
Bush dryer displays E04 and stops heating; cycle may continue with cold air only.
NTC Temperature Sensor Fault
E05
Bush dryer shows E05 and does not heat or stops shortly after starting a heated cycle.
Heater Circuit / Thermal Cut-Out Fault
E06
Bush dryer displays E06, often with the drum not turning or turning erratically.
Drum Rotation / Tacho Feedback Fault
E07
Bush condenser or heat pump dryer shows E07 and may stop heating or stop mid-cycle.
Airflow / Exhaust Blockage Fault
E08
Bush heat pump dryer shows E08 and does not heat properly; cycle may run but clothes stay damp.
Heat Pump System / Compressor Fault
E09
Bush dryer displays E09 and will not start or stops unexpectedly; sometimes accompanied by no display backlight or erratic behaviour.
Control PCB / Power Supply Fault
E10
Bush dryer shows E10 and may not start or may stop with beeping; often related to sensor drying modes.
Moisture Sensor / Humidity Circuit Fault
E11
Bush dryer shows E11 and may not respond to button presses or certain functions do not work.
User Interface / Control Panel Communication Fault
E12
Bush dryer displays E12 and may stop heating or terminate cycles prematurely.
Exhaust Temperature Overheat Fault
E13
Bush dryer shows E13 and may stop with water in the base tray or leak warnings.
Leak Detection / Base Tray Float Fault
E14
Bush dryer displays E14 and may not heat or may shut down unexpectedly.
Secondary NTC / Ambient Temperature Sensor Fault
E15
Bush dryer shows E15 and may not start or may cut out; sometimes associated with door lock and motor not engaging.
Low Voltage / Power Input Fault
E16
Bush dryer displays E16 and may not respond correctly to selected programs or may stop mid-cycle.
Program Selector / Encoder Fault
E17
Bush dryer shows E17 and may stop with the drum still full of clothes; often related to motor overheating.
Motor Overheat / Thermal Protector Trip
E18
Bush dryer displays E18 and may not start or may stop with a beeping alarm; sometimes linked to door or safety circuits.
General Safety Circuit Fault
Symptom
Bush dryer display and buttons are unresponsive or intermittent; sometimes works after tapping the panel.
Control Panel / Button Contact Fault
Symptom
Bush dryer display flickers or dims when the heater turns on.
Voltage Drop / Weak Supply or Connection
Symptom
Bush dryer door drops or sags when opened, making it hard to close properly.
Door Hinge Wear or Damage
Symptom
Bush dryer door seal is torn or clothes are getting caught and damaged at the door opening.
Door Gasket / Felt Seal Damage
Symptom
Bush dryer door will not open at the end of the cycle; latch seems stuck.
Door Latch / Catch Jammed
Symptom
Bush dryer drum does not turn, but you can hear the motor humming or the machine counting down time.
Drum Not Turning / Drive Belt Failure
Symptom
Bush dryer drum interior light does not work, but the dryer otherwise operates normally.
Drum Light Failure
Symptom
Bush dryer drum light works and display is on, but pressing start only causes a click with no drum movement.
Motor Start Failure / Capacitor Fault
Symptom
Bush dryer emits a musty or mouldy smell on clothes after drying.
Odour from Damp Lint and Bacteria Growth
Symptom
Bush dryer has a burning smell or hot plastic odour during use.
Overheating / Lint on Heater or Electrical Overheat
Symptom
Bush dryer is leaking water onto the floor from the front or underneath.
Water Leak from Condenser or Sump
Symptom
Bush dryer is running but makes a loud banging or thumping noise during operation.
Drum Support / Bearing or Roller Wear
Symptom
Bush dryer is vibrating excessively or moving across the floor during operation.
Excessive Vibration / Imbalance
Symptom
Bush dryer makes a rattling or scraping noise, especially at low speeds.
Foreign Object in Drum or Fan Housing
Symptom
Bush dryer powers on but will not start when you press the start button; it may beep or show a padlock symbol.
Child Lock / Start Inhibit or Door Not Detected
Symptom
Bush dryer produces a high-pitched squealing or squeaking noise while running.
Friction Noise from Belt, Idler Pulley, or Drum Seals
Symptom
Bush dryer runs but does not heat; clothes come out cold and wet on all programs.
No Heat / Heater Failure
Symptom
Bush dryer runs but the timer does not count down correctly; cycles end too early or run too long in sensor modes.
Moisture Sensing / Auto-Dry Inaccuracy
Symptom
Bush dryer stops mid-cycle and the drum is very hot; after cooling, it may restart.
Overheating and Thermal Cut-Out Activation
Symptom
Bush dryer takes too long to dry clothes; cycles complete but laundry is still damp.
Poor Drying Performance / Restricted Airflow
Symptom
Bush dryer trips the household circuit breaker or RCD when starting or during operation.
Electrical Short or Earth Leakage
Symptom
Bush dryer will not start at all; no lights or display, completely dead.
No Power / Dead Appliance
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