Bosch Refrigerators Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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E01
Refrigerator not cooling properly, display shows E01 or E1
Refrigeration System Performance Fault
E02
Freezer not reaching set temperature, E02 displayed on control panel
Freezer Evaporator Temperature Sensor Fault
E03
Refrigerator compartment too warm or too cold, E03 on display
Refrigerator Compartment Temperature Sensor Fault
E04
Ice buildup on rear wall, poor cooling, E04 error shown
Evaporator Defrost Sensor or Heater Fault
E05
Refrigerator beeping, temperature fluctuating, E05 displayed
Ambient Temperature Sensor Fault
E06
Ice maker not producing ice, E06 or ice symbol flashing
Ice Maker Motor or Position Sensor Fault
E07
Water dispenser not working, E07 or water icon flashing
Water Valve or Flow Sensor Fault
E08
Refrigerator lights flicker or stay off, E08 on display
LED Lighting Circuit Fault
E09
Alarm beeping, high temperature warning, E09 displayed
Door Open or Door Switch Fault
E10
Refrigerator runs constantly, poor cooling, E10 error
Compressor or Inverter Drive Fault
E11
Freezer temperature erratic, E11 displayed intermittently
Freezer Evaporator Fan Fault
E12
Refrigerator compartment fan noise or no airflow, E12 error
Refrigerator Compartment Fan Fault
E13
Water leaking inside fridge near dispenser area, E13 error on some models
Dispenser or Drain System Fault
E14
Ice maker overfilling or underfilling, E14 error
Ice Maker Fill Sensor or Flow Fault
E15
Control panel unresponsive or random beeping, E15 displayed
User Interface or Touch Control Fault
E16
Alarm sounds, temperatures normal, E16 error code
Power Interruption or Voltage Fault
E17
Freezer too warm, compressor cycling oddly, E17 displayed
Refrigerant System Sensor or Pressure Fault
E18
Ice buildup in freezer, poor cooling, E18 error
Defrost Timer or Control Fault
E19
Water filter indicator error, E19 displayed even after filter change
Filter Sensor or Reset Logic Fault
E20
Refrigerator not defrosting properly, repeated frost, E20 error
Defrost Circuit Overcurrent or Short Fault
Symptom
Burning or electrical smell from refrigerator
Overheating Electrical Component
Symptom
Clicking noise every few minutes, refrigerator not cooling properly
Compressor Start Failure
Symptom
Condensation or moisture on door gaskets and around door frame
High Humidity or Door Seal Inefficiency
Symptom
Control panel buttons not responding, but display is lit
User Interface Keypad Failure
Symptom
Doors not closing properly or popping open
Door Alignment or Gasket Seal Issue
Symptom
Freezer cold but refrigerator section warm, ice buildup on back freezer wall
Evaporator Frost Blockage / Defrost Failure
Symptom
Frost buildup on food in freezer, especially near door
Air Infiltration into Freezer Compartment
Symptom
Ice cubes are small, hollow, or clumped together
Insufficient or Irregular Ice Maker Water Fill
Symptom
Ice maker not making ice, but water dispenser works
Ice Maker Supply or Control Fault
Symptom
Ice tastes or smells bad
Contaminated Water Path or Stale Ice
Symptom
Interior light stays on when door is closed (door area feels warm, light visible through gaps)
Door Switch or Control Logic Failure
Symptom
Loud rattling or knocking noise when compressor starts or stops
Compressor Mounting or Refrigerant Line Vibration
Symptom
Musty or moldy smell inside refrigerator
Microbial Growth on Surfaces and Drain System
Symptom
Refrigerator has strong chemical or plastic smell when new
Off-gassing of New Components
Symptom
Refrigerator making loud buzzing or humming noise from back
Condenser Fan or Compressor Noise
Symptom
Refrigerator not cooling at all, interior warm in both fridge and freezer, lights on but compressor not running
Compressor Start or Control Failure
Symptom
Refrigerator runs constantly and is too cold, food freezing in fresh food compartment
Temperature Control or Sensor Miscalibration
Symptom
Refrigerator vibrates excessively or rattles against cabinets
Improper Leveling or Installation
Symptom
Refrigerator will not power on at all, no lights or sounds
Main Power Supply Failure
Symptom
Water dispenser dripping or slow continuous stream after use
Dispenser Valve Not Sealing Properly
Symptom
Water leaking inside refrigerator compartment, pooling under crisper drawers
Blocked Refrigerator Drain Channel
Symptom
Water leaking onto floor from front of refrigerator
Clogged Defrost Drain or Overflowing Drain Pan
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E01 |
Refrigerator not cooling properly, display shows E01 or E1
|
Refrigeration System Performance Fault | View Details |
| E02 |
Freezer not reaching set temperature, E02 displayed on control panel
|
Freezer Evaporator Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E03 |
Refrigerator compartment too warm or too cold, E03 on display
|
Refrigerator Compartment Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E04 |
Ice buildup on rear wall, poor cooling, E04 error shown
|
Evaporator Defrost Sensor or Heater Fault | View Details |
| E05 |
Refrigerator beeping, temperature fluctuating, E05 displayed
|
Ambient Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E06 |
Ice maker not producing ice, E06 or ice symbol flashing
|
Ice Maker Motor or Position Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E07 |
Water dispenser not working, E07 or water icon flashing
|
Water Valve or Flow Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E08 |
Refrigerator lights flicker or stay off, E08 on display
|
LED Lighting Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E09 |
Alarm beeping, high temperature warning, E09 displayed
|
Door Open or Door Switch Fault | View Details |
| E10 |
Refrigerator runs constantly, poor cooling, E10 error
|
Compressor or Inverter Drive Fault | View Details |
| E11 |
Freezer temperature erratic, E11 displayed intermittently
|
Freezer Evaporator Fan Fault | View Details |
| E12 |
Refrigerator compartment fan noise or no airflow, E12 error
|
Refrigerator Compartment Fan Fault | View Details |
| E13 |
Water leaking inside fridge near dispenser area, E13 error on some models
|
Dispenser or Drain System Fault | View Details |
| E14 |
Ice maker overfilling or underfilling, E14 error
|
Ice Maker Fill Sensor or Flow Fault | View Details |
| E15 |
Control panel unresponsive or random beeping, E15 displayed
|
User Interface or Touch Control Fault | View Details |
| E16 |
Alarm sounds, temperatures normal, E16 error code
|
Power Interruption or Voltage Fault | View Details |
| E17 |
Freezer too warm, compressor cycling oddly, E17 displayed
|
Refrigerant System Sensor or Pressure Fault | View Details |
| E18 |
Ice buildup in freezer, poor cooling, E18 error
|
Defrost Timer or Control Fault | View Details |
| E19 |
Water filter indicator error, E19 displayed even after filter change
|
Filter Sensor or Reset Logic Fault | View Details |
| E20 |
Refrigerator not defrosting properly, repeated frost, E20 error
|
Defrost Circuit Overcurrent or Short Fault | View Details |
| – |
Burning or electrical smell from refrigerator
|
Overheating Electrical Component | View Details |
| – |
Clicking noise every few minutes, refrigerator not cooling properly
|
Compressor Start Failure | View Details |
| – |
Condensation or moisture on door gaskets and around door frame
|
High Humidity or Door Seal Inefficiency | View Details |
| – |
Control panel buttons not responding, but display is lit
|
User Interface Keypad Failure | View Details |
| – |
Doors not closing properly or popping open
|
Door Alignment or Gasket Seal Issue | View Details |
| – |
Freezer cold but refrigerator section warm, ice buildup on back freezer wall
|
Evaporator Frost Blockage / Defrost Failure | View Details |
| – |
Frost buildup on food in freezer, especially near door
|
Air Infiltration into Freezer Compartment | View Details |
| – |
Ice cubes are small, hollow, or clumped together
|
Insufficient or Irregular Ice Maker Water Fill | View Details |
| – |
Ice maker not making ice, but water dispenser works
|
Ice Maker Supply or Control Fault | View Details |
| – |
Ice tastes or smells bad
|
Contaminated Water Path or Stale Ice | View Details |
| – |
Interior light stays on when door is closed (door area feels warm, light visible through gaps)
|
Door Switch or Control Logic Failure | View Details |
| – |
Loud rattling or knocking noise when compressor starts or stops
|
Compressor Mounting or Refrigerant Line Vibration | View Details |
| – |
Musty or moldy smell inside refrigerator
|
Microbial Growth on Surfaces and Drain System | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator has strong chemical or plastic smell when new
|
Off-gassing of New Components | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator making loud buzzing or humming noise from back
|
Condenser Fan or Compressor Noise | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator not cooling at all, interior warm in both fridge and freezer, lights on but compressor not running
|
Compressor Start or Control Failure | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator runs constantly and is too cold, food freezing in fresh food compartment
|
Temperature Control or Sensor Miscalibration | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator vibrates excessively or rattles against cabinets
|
Improper Leveling or Installation | View Details |
| – |
Refrigerator will not power on at all, no lights or sounds
|
Main Power Supply Failure | View Details |
| – |
Water dispenser dripping or slow continuous stream after use
|
Dispenser Valve Not Sealing Properly | View Details |
| – |
Water leaking inside refrigerator compartment, pooling under crisper drawers
|
Blocked Refrigerator Drain Channel | View Details |
| – |
Water leaking onto floor from front of refrigerator
|
Clogged Defrost Drain or Overflowing Drain Pan | View Details |
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