Bosch Washer-Dryer Combos Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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E01
Washer-dryer will not start; door symbol flashes and cycle will not begin
Door Lock Failure
E02
Washer-dryer does not fill with water or fills very slowly; cycle aborts with E02
Water Inlet Valve or Fill Fault
E03
Washer-dryer does not drain; water remains in drum and E03 is displayed
Drain Pump or Drainage Fault
E04
Washer-dryer overfills or shows E04 shortly after starting; may attempt to drain continuously
Overfill / Pressure Sensor Fault
E05
Washer-dryer does not heat water; cycles run cold and may extend in time with E05 displayed
Water Heating Circuit Fault
E06
Washer-dryer door will not unlock at end of cycle; E06 displayed
Door Unlock / Interlock Error
E07
Washer-dryer drum does not rotate; motor attempts to start then stops with E07
Drive Motor / Tachometer Fault
E08
Washer-dryer fails to reach spin speed; clothes remain very wet and E08 appears
Unbalanced Load / Spin Control Fault
E09
Drying function does not heat; clothes remain damp after drying cycle; E09 displayed
Dryer Heating Circuit Fault
E10
Drying cycle stops early or does not start; E10 displayed
Dryer Temperature Sensor / NTC Fault
E11
Washer-dryer fills with water even when turned off, or water level rises unexpectedly; E11 displayed
Water Inlet Valve Stuck Open
E12
Washer-dryer takes excessively long to heat water; may show E12 during wash cycle
Slow Heating / Scaled Heater
E13
Water leak detected; machine may stop and attempt to drain continuously with E13 displayed
Leakage / Aqua-Stop Activation
E14
Washer-dryer reports E14 and may not start or may stop mid-cycle; often related to water level sensing
Pressure Sensor Signal Error
E15
Washer-dryer shows E15 and may not fill or may drain continuously; often associated with leak protection
Aqua-Stop / Leak Protection Activated
E16
Washer-dryer door can be opened during operation or will not lock properly; E16 displayed
Door Locking Safety Fault
E17
Washer-dryer fills too quickly or indicates overfill risk; E17 displayed
High Water Pressure / Fill Time Error
E18
Washer-dryer does not drain within expected time; E18 displayed
Drain Timeout Fault
E19
Washer-dryer shows E19, often related to internal valve or circulation issues
Internal Valve / Diverter Fault
E20
Washer-dryer displays E20 and may not start or may stop unexpectedly; often motor-related
Motor Control / Inverter Fault
E23
Washer-dryer shows E23 and will not drain; often associated with pump electrical fault
Drain Pump Electrical Failure
E25
Washer-dryer shows E25; may be related to blocked pump or drainage path
Severe Drain Blockage / Pump Obstruction
E29
Washer-dryer shows E29 and does not fill correctly; often low voltage or power supply related
Mains Voltage / Power Supply Fault
E32
Washer-dryer shows E32 and may have issues with spin or load detection
Imbalance Sensor / Load Detection Fault
E36
Washer-dryer shows E36; often associated with safety temperature devices
Heater Safety Thermostat / Sensor Fault
E42
Washer-dryer shows E42 and door remains locked or cannot be locked
Door Lock Circuit Error
E57
Washer-dryer shows E57; often indicates high current or motor overload
Motor Overcurrent / Short Circuit
Symptom
Detergent drawer overflows with water or leaks down the front of the machine
Detergent Dispenser Overflow
Symptom
Drying cycle runs but clothes come out damp or take multiple cycles to dry
Poor Drying Performance
Symptom
Drying cycle stops shortly after starting with clothes still wet, but no error code
Moisture Sensing / Overheat Protection
Symptom
Loud rumbling or grinding noise during spin cycle
Drum Bearing Failure
Symptom
Washer-dryer combo will not power on; no lights or display
No Power / Dead Appliance
Symptom
Washer-dryer does not start cycle; display is on but Start button unresponsive
User Interface / Control Lock Issue
Symptom
Washer-dryer door is difficult to open or does not latch smoothly
Door Hinge / Latch Alignment Issue
Symptom
Washer-dryer drum does not turn during wash but can be turned by hand
Drive Belt Slipped or Broken
Symptom
Washer-dryer emits a burning smell during wash or dry cycles
Overheating or Electrical Burning
Symptom
Washer-dryer emits a musty or moldy odor from the drum
Biofilm and Mold Build-Up
Symptom
Washer-dryer leaks water from the front door area
Door Seal (Boot) Leak
Symptom
Washer-dryer leaks water from underneath the machine
Internal Hose or Sump Leak
Symptom
Washer-dryer leaves clothes very wet at end of cycle (no spin or very slow spin)
Spin Not Achieved
Symptom
Washer-dryer leaves detergent residue or white streaks on clothes
Poor Rinsing / Detergent Dispensing Issue
Symptom
Washer-dryer makes a scraping or metallic rubbing noise when the drum turns
Foreign Object Between Drum and Tub
Symptom
Washer-dryer produces a loud knocking or banging noise during spin
Tub Suspension or Load Impact
Symptom
Washer-dryer takes much longer than expected to complete cycles
Extended Cycle Time / Heating or Sensing Issue
Symptom
Washer-dryer vibrates excessively or walks across the floor during spin
Excessive Vibration / Poor Installation
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E01 |
Washer-dryer will not start; door symbol flashes and cycle will not begin
|
Door Lock Failure | View Details |
| E02 |
Washer-dryer does not fill with water or fills very slowly; cycle aborts with E02
|
Water Inlet Valve or Fill Fault | View Details |
| E03 |
Washer-dryer does not drain; water remains in drum and E03 is displayed
|
Drain Pump or Drainage Fault | View Details |
| E04 |
Washer-dryer overfills or shows E04 shortly after starting; may attempt to drain continuously
|
Overfill / Pressure Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E05 |
Washer-dryer does not heat water; cycles run cold and may extend in time with E05 displayed
|
Water Heating Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E06 |
Washer-dryer door will not unlock at end of cycle; E06 displayed
|
Door Unlock / Interlock Error | View Details |
| E07 |
Washer-dryer drum does not rotate; motor attempts to start then stops with E07
|
Drive Motor / Tachometer Fault | View Details |
| E08 |
Washer-dryer fails to reach spin speed; clothes remain very wet and E08 appears
|
Unbalanced Load / Spin Control Fault | View Details |
| E09 |
Drying function does not heat; clothes remain damp after drying cycle; E09 displayed
|
Dryer Heating Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E10 |
Drying cycle stops early or does not start; E10 displayed
|
Dryer Temperature Sensor / NTC Fault | View Details |
| E11 |
Washer-dryer fills with water even when turned off, or water level rises unexpectedly; E11 displayed
|
Water Inlet Valve Stuck Open | View Details |
| E12 |
Washer-dryer takes excessively long to heat water; may show E12 during wash cycle
|
Slow Heating / Scaled Heater | View Details |
| E13 |
Water leak detected; machine may stop and attempt to drain continuously with E13 displayed
|
Leakage / Aqua-Stop Activation | View Details |
| E14 |
Washer-dryer reports E14 and may not start or may stop mid-cycle; often related to water level sensing
|
Pressure Sensor Signal Error | View Details |
| E15 |
Washer-dryer shows E15 and may not fill or may drain continuously; often associated with leak protection
|
Aqua-Stop / Leak Protection Activated | View Details |
| E16 |
Washer-dryer door can be opened during operation or will not lock properly; E16 displayed
|
Door Locking Safety Fault | View Details |
| E17 |
Washer-dryer fills too quickly or indicates overfill risk; E17 displayed
|
High Water Pressure / Fill Time Error | View Details |
| E18 |
Washer-dryer does not drain within expected time; E18 displayed
|
Drain Timeout Fault | View Details |
| E19 |
Washer-dryer shows E19, often related to internal valve or circulation issues
|
Internal Valve / Diverter Fault | View Details |
| E20 |
Washer-dryer displays E20 and may not start or may stop unexpectedly; often motor-related
|
Motor Control / Inverter Fault | View Details |
| E23 |
Washer-dryer shows E23 and will not drain; often associated with pump electrical fault
|
Drain Pump Electrical Failure | View Details |
| E25 |
Washer-dryer shows E25; may be related to blocked pump or drainage path
|
Severe Drain Blockage / Pump Obstruction | View Details |
| E29 |
Washer-dryer shows E29 and does not fill correctly; often low voltage or power supply related
|
Mains Voltage / Power Supply Fault | View Details |
| E32 |
Washer-dryer shows E32 and may have issues with spin or load detection
|
Imbalance Sensor / Load Detection Fault | View Details |
| E36 |
Washer-dryer shows E36; often associated with safety temperature devices
|
Heater Safety Thermostat / Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E42 |
Washer-dryer shows E42 and door remains locked or cannot be locked
|
Door Lock Circuit Error | View Details |
| E57 |
Washer-dryer shows E57; often indicates high current or motor overload
|
Motor Overcurrent / Short Circuit | View Details |
| – |
Detergent drawer overflows with water or leaks down the front of the machine
|
Detergent Dispenser Overflow | View Details |
| – |
Drying cycle runs but clothes come out damp or take multiple cycles to dry
|
Poor Drying Performance | View Details |
| – |
Drying cycle stops shortly after starting with clothes still wet, but no error code
|
Moisture Sensing / Overheat Protection | View Details |
| – |
Loud rumbling or grinding noise during spin cycle
|
Drum Bearing Failure | View Details |
| – |
Washer-dryer combo will not power on; no lights or display
|
No Power / Dead Appliance | View Details |
| – |
Washer-dryer does not start cycle; display is on but Start button unresponsive
|
User Interface / Control Lock Issue | View Details |
| – |
Washer-dryer door is difficult to open or does not latch smoothly
|
Door Hinge / Latch Alignment Issue | View Details |
| – |
Washer-dryer drum does not turn during wash but can be turned by hand
|
Drive Belt Slipped or Broken | View Details |
| – |
Washer-dryer emits a burning smell during wash or dry cycles
|
Overheating or Electrical Burning | View Details |
| – |
Washer-dryer emits a musty or moldy odor from the drum
|
Biofilm and Mold Build-Up | View Details |
| – |
Washer-dryer leaks water from the front door area
|
Door Seal (Boot) Leak | View Details |
| – |
Washer-dryer leaks water from underneath the machine
|
Internal Hose or Sump Leak | View Details |
| – |
Washer-dryer leaves clothes very wet at end of cycle (no spin or very slow spin)
|
Spin Not Achieved | View Details |
| – |
Washer-dryer leaves detergent residue or white streaks on clothes
|
Poor Rinsing / Detergent Dispensing Issue | View Details |
| – |
Washer-dryer makes a scraping or metallic rubbing noise when the drum turns
|
Foreign Object Between Drum and Tub | View Details |
| – |
Washer-dryer produces a loud knocking or banging noise during spin
|
Tub Suspension or Load Impact | View Details |
| – |
Washer-dryer takes much longer than expected to complete cycles
|
Extended Cycle Time / Heating or Sensing Issue | View Details |
| – |
Washer-dryer vibrates excessively or walks across the floor during spin
|
Excessive Vibration / Poor Installation | View Details |
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