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E:36 -10 Washing machine error code

What E:36 -10 means on Bosch washing machines, what Bosch says causes it and what to do, with the models it is documented for.

Source: Bosch manual pdf (PDF), retrieved 2 Nov 2026 Manufacturer-published

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In short

On Bosch washing machines, error code E:36 -10 means: The detergent solution is not being pumped out. Recommended action: The water outlet hose is connected too high, is kinked or trapped, or has been extended impermissibly. Bosch documents it for 4 Bosch models.

What E:36 -10 means

The detergent solution is not being pumped out. The water outlet hose is connected too high, is kinked or trapped, or has been extended impermissibly. Check the installation of the water outlet hose. Drain pipe or water outlet hose is blocked. Clean the drain pipe and the water outlet hose. The drain pump is blocked or the pump cover is not installed correctly. Check that the pump cover is installed correctly. Clean the drain pump. Detergent dosage is too high. Reduce the amount of detergent for the next washing cycle with the same load. is activated. Start the Spin programme or a suitable draining pro

What Bosch recommends

The water outlet hose is connected too high, is kinked or trapped, or has been extended impermissibly. Check the installation of the water outlet hose. Drain pipe or water outlet hose is blocked. Clean the drain pipe and the water outlet hose. The drain pump is blocked or the pump cover is not installed correctly. Check that the pump cover is installed correctly. Clean the drain pump. Detergent dosage is too high. Reduce the amount of detergent for the next washing cycle with the same load. is activated. Start the Spin programme or a suitable draining pro

Which appliances this applies to

Bosch documents E:36 -10 for 4 models in the index:

  • WGB264A1GB Series 8 Washing machine, front loader …
  • WGH254A0GB Series 6 Washing machine, front loader …
  • WGH254ARGB Series 6 Washing machine, front loader …
  • WGJ25400GB Series 6 Washing machine, front loader …

Related sub-codes: E:36 -25

Questions people ask

Frequently asked questions

What does Bosch E:36 -10 mean on a washing machine?

The detergent solution is not being pumped out. The water outlet hose is connected too high, is kinked or trapped, or has been extended impermissibly.

How do I fix Bosch E:36 -10?

The water outlet hose is connected too high, is kinked or trapped, or has been extended impermissibly. Check the installation of the water outlet hose.

Which Bosch models show E:36 -10?

Bosch documents E:36 -10 for 4 models in our index, including WGB264A1GB, WGH254A0GB, WGH254ARGB, WGJ25400GB.

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