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Bosch washing machine blocked filter

A foreign object is blocking the filter or impeller: Clean the filter and remove any foreign objects which could be blocking the impeller. For more information on how to clean your washing machine filter, click the link below.

In short

A Bosch washing machine blocked filter is documented by Bosch with 1 possible cause and 1 recommended step. Documented causes include: A foreign object is blocking the filter or impeller: Clean the filter and remove any foreign objects which could be blocking the impeller.

What Bosch documents

Cause: A foreign object is blocking the filter or impeller: Clean the filter and remove any foreign objects which could be blocking the impeller.

What to check:

A foreign object is blocking the filter or impeller: 1. Cleaning the washing machine filter

Source: Bosch Home UK troubleshooting page, retrieved 3 Nov 2026 Verified

Questions people ask

Frequently asked questions

Why is my Bosch washing machine blocked filter?

Bosch documents these causes: A foreign object is blocking the filter or impeller: Clean the filter and remove any foreign objects which could be blocking the impeller.

What should I check first when a Bosch washing machine is blocked filter?

A foreign object is blocking the filter or impeller: 1. Cleaning the washing machine filter.

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