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washing machine not starting programme

There are a number of reasons why your washing machine won't start it's cycle. Down below, you can find a number of common solutions which should fix the problem. If none of these solutions work you may need a repair carried out by one of our qualified engineers.

In short

A washing machine not starting programme is documented by the manufacturers in this index with 1 possible cause and 1 recommended step. Documented causes include: There are a number of reasons why your washing machine won't start it's cycle. Down below, you can find a number of common solutions which should fix the problem. If none of these solutions work you may need a repair carried out by one of our qualified engineers.

What Bosch documents

Cause: There are a number of reasons why your washing machine won't start it's cycle. Down below, you can find a number of common solutions which should fix the problem. If none of these solutions work you may need a repair carried out by one of our qualified engineers.

What to check:

Close the door properly until you can hear an audible click. An overloaded washing machine drum may be preventing the door from being closed properly. Also check whether an item of washing is jammed between the door and the housing. To start a programme, you will need to press and hold the start button slightly longer than the other buttons on the washing machine, appoximately 1 to 2 seconds. A brief press will not be sufficient. If the button is held down too long, a double audible beep will be heard and the washing machine will not start. This prevents a programme from being started through any accidental contact with the start button.

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

Questions people ask

Frequently asked questions

Why is my washing machine not starting programme?

The manufacturer documents these causes: There are a number of reasons why your washing machine won't start it's cycle. Down below, you can find a number of common solutions which should fix the problem. If none of these solutions work you may need a repair carried out by one of our qualified engineers.

What should I check first when a washing machine is not starting programme?

Close the door properly until you can hear an audible click. An overloaded washing machine drum may be preventing the door from being closed properly. Also check whether an item of washing is jammed between the door and the housing. To start a programme, you will need to press and hold the start button slightly longer than the other buttons on the washing machine, appoximately 1 to 2 seconds. A brief press will not be sufficient. If the button is held down too long, a double audible beep will be heard and the washing machine will not start. This prevents a programme from being started through any accidental contact with the start button.

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Where these facts come from

Every fact on this page was read from the manufacturer's own product page or document at the address shown, and is labelled with how far it has been checked. Last updated 3 November 2026. Read how we source data, or report an error.