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washing machine not taking detergent

The water pressure is too low: Check the water pressure directly from the tap using a bucket. Approximately 10 litres of water per minute should flow out of the tap when fully open. For more information on how to ensure your washing machine is getting a water supply, watch our YouTube video. Contact your fitter if the water pressure is too low.

In short

A washing machine not taking detergent is documented by the manufacturers in this index with 1 possible cause and 1 recommended step. Documented causes include: The water pressure is too low: Check the water pressure directly from the tap using a bucket. Approximately 10 litres of water per minute should flow out of the tap when fully open. For more information on how to ensure your washing machine is getting a water supply, watch our YouTube video. Contact your fitter if the water pressure is too low.

What Bosch documents

Cause: The water pressure is too low: Check the water pressure directly from the tap using a bucket. Approximately 10 litres of water per minute should flow out of the tap when fully open. For more information on how to ensure your washing machine is getting a water supply, watch our YouTube video. Contact your fitter if the water pressure is too low.

What to check:

The water pressure is too low: 1. How do I ensure my washing machine is getting a water supply?

The nozzles in the detergent drawer are blocked: 1. Cleaning the washing machine detergent drawer

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

Questions people ask

Frequently asked questions

Why is my washing machine not taking detergent?

The manufacturer documents these causes: The water pressure is too low: Check the water pressure directly from the tap using a bucket. Approximately 10 litres of water per minute should flow out of the tap when fully open. For more information on how to ensure your washing machine is getting a water supply, watch our YouTube video. Contact your fitter if the water pressure is too low.

What should I check first when a washing machine is not taking detergent?

The water pressure is too low: 1. How do I ensure my washing machine is getting a water supply? | The nozzles in the detergent drawer are blocked: 1. Cleaning the washing machine detergent drawer.

Sources

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.