Bosch · Washing machines · Error code

E:36 -25 Drain pump is blocked. Clean the drain pump.

What E:36 -25 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 -25 means: Drain pump is blocked. Recommended action: Clean the drain pump. Bosch documents it for 12 Bosch models.

What E:36 -25 means

Drain pump is blocked. Clean the drain pump.

What Bosch recommends

Clean the drain pump.

Which appliances this applies to

Bosch documents E:36 -25 for 12 models in the index:

  • WAN28254GB Series 4 Washing machine, front loader …
  • WAN28255GB Series 4 Washing machine, front loader …
  • WGB264A1GB Series 8 Washing machine, front loader …
  • WGE03408GB Series 2 Washing machine, front loader …
  • WGG244ZCGB Series 6 Washing machine, front loader …
  • WGG254F1GB Series 6 Washing machine, front loader …
  • WGG254Z1GB Series 6 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 …
  • WIW28302GB Series 6 Built-in washing machine 8 kg
  • WIW28502GB Series 8 Built-in washing machine 8 kg

Related sub-codes: E:36 -10

Questions people ask

Frequently asked questions

What does Bosch E:36 -25 mean on a washing machine?

Drain pump is blocked. Clean the drain pump.

How do I fix Bosch E:36 -25?

Clean the drain pump.

Which Bosch models show E:36 -25?

Bosch documents E:36 -25 for 12 models in our index, including WAN28254GB, WAN28255GB, WGB264A1GB, WGE03408GB, WGG244ZCGB, WGG254F1GB, WGG254Z1GB, WGH254A0GB.

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Where these facts come from

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