Bosch washing machines
13 models with specifications and official manuals, 11 error codes explained and 30 documented problems, all from Bosch's own documents. Find the model number on the rating plate inside the door or on the back panel.
Models
Series 2
Series 4
Series 6
Series 8
Bosch washing machine error codes
| Code | Meaning | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| E:10 -00 | The pump for the intelligent dosing system is blocked. 1. Clean the detergent drawer. 2. If the fault persists, call customer service. Note: Until … | 3 models |
| E16 | The door is not locked properly: Laundry may be caught in the door. Open and close the door again and press the "start reload" … | – |
| E18 | When your Bosch washing machine has detected a blockage in the filter, or a blockage or kink in the cold water inlet hose, it … | – |
| E23 | The washing machine is leaking or there is water in the base plate: If you suspect a leak from your washing machine, turn off … | – |
| E:30 -20 | Listed by Bosch; readable meaning not yet extracted. | 2 models |
| E32 | The washing machine flashes "end" at the end of the programme: This is not a fault. The unbalanced load detection system has interrupted the … | – |
| E33 | Excess foam has been detected: Reduce the detergent dosage. Particularly in soft water areas and when washing only slightly soiled washing, the amount of … | – |
| E:35 -10 | The appliance is leaking. 1. Turn off the water tap. 2. Call customer service. | 2 models |
| E:36 -10 | The detergent solution is not being pumped out. The water outlet hose is connected too high, is kinked or trapped, or has been extended … | 4 models |
| E:36 -25 | Drain pump is blocked. Clean the drain pump. | 12 models |
| E:38 -25 | Drain pump is blocked. 1. Clean the drum. 2. If the fault persists, clean the drain pump. Inlet opening of the rubber gasket is … | 3 models |
Bosch washing machine problems
Manuals
74 official Bosch documents are linked from the model pages above. Open a model, then its Manuals page, to reach the manufacturer's PDF.
Find the rating plate
Every appliance carries a rating plate: a printed label with the model number, the serial number and the electrical rating. Search this site with the model number exactly as printed; spaces, hyphens and the suffix after a slash do not matter.
- Washing machines and washer dryers inside the door frame when the door is open, or behind the filter flap at the bottom front.
- Dishwashers on the edge of the door, visible when it is open.
- Fridges and freezers inside the compartment, on a side wall or behind the salad drawer.
- Ovens and cookers on the door frame or the inside edge of the drawer below.
- Anything else on the back or underside of the appliance.
Bosch, Siemens and Neff label the model number E-Nr; the longer FD number beside it is the production date, not the model.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Bosch washing machine error codes?
Bosch documents 11 error codes for its washing machines in this index, including E:10 -00, E16, E18, E23, E:30 -20, E32, E33, E:35 -10. Each code has its own page with the manufacturer's meaning, documented cause and recommended action.