Full Error Code List
Bosch washing machine error codes
Use this page when you already know the display code or want to compare Bosch washing machine meanings quickly by severity.
How to use this list
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- Matching the exact display code before you act.
- Comparing severity and meaning side by side.
- Spotting closely related warnings that users often confuse.
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Bosch washing machine code table
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Code
Meaning
Severity
Page
CL
The Child Lock feature is active. All control panel buttons are disabled to prevent accidental changes or starts.
low severity
Drum Icon
The washing machine is reminding you to run a drum cleaning cycle to remove detergent residue and bacteria.
low severity
E:00 / -18
The washing machine pump is blocked and cannot drain water from the drum.
low severity
E:10
The pump for the automatic detergent dosing system (i-DOS) is blocked and cannot dispense detergent or softener. Appears on models with i-DOS feature.
medium severity
E:30 / -10
The washing machine cannot fill with water properly. Multiple causes are possible — the display may also show a faucet icon alongside this code.
medium severity
E:30 / -20
The machine has detected excessive foam in the drum, or additional water was introduced mid-cycle, causing an abnormal water level reading.
low severity
E:36 / -10
The washing machine cannot drain because the drain pipe or outlet hose is blocked or kinked.
low severity
E:36 / -25 / -26
The drain pump is blocked by a foreign object or debris and cannot evacuate water from the drum.
low severity
E:38 / -25 / -26
The drain pump is blocked. On this code variant, Bosch recommends cleaning the drum first, then cleaning the pump if the error persists.
low severity
E:60 / -2B
The unbalanced load detection system has activated and interrupted the spin cycle because laundry is unevenly distributed in the drum.
low severity
E:92 / -01
The washing machine cannot fill with enough water because household water pressure is too low or the inlet hose filters are blocked with sediment.
medium severity
E00-23
Bosch washing machine error E:00 / -23 usually means the leak-protection system has detected water in the base tray.
high severity
E16
The washing machine door is not fully closed and locked. The machine will not start, or has stopped mid-cycle because the door lock cannot be confirmed.
low severity
E17
Bosch washing machine error E17 usually means the washer cannot get enough incoming water to fill normally.
medium severity
E18
The washing machine is usually unable to drain water within the expected time.
medium severity
E30-80
Bosch washing machine error E:30 / -80 usually means the washer cannot drain because the outlet hose or drain path is restricted or routed incorrectly.
low severity
E32
The washing machine has detected that the laundry load is unevenly distributed in the drum. To protect the machine, the spin speed is reduced or the spin cycle is stopped entirely.
low severity
E33
The washing machine has detected detergent foam overflowing from the detergent drawer, caused by too much detergent or an old detergent formula.
low severity
E34
Same fault as E16 — door lock error. E34 appears on specific Bosch washing machine model variants.
low severity
E80
There is a fault in the drive circuit that controls the drum motor. This is an electronics or motor failure.
high severity
F16
Same fault as E16 — the door is not fully closed and locked. F-prefix codes appear on certain Bosch washing machine model ranges.
low severity
F18
Same fault as E18 — drainage hose blockage or positioning issue on F-code models.
low severity
F29
Same cause class as E17/F17 — the machine cannot fill. F29 often indicates AquaStop specifically or a flow meter issue on certain models.
medium severity
F34
Same fault as E16/F16/E34 — door lock error on specific Bosch model variants.
low severity
Foam/Bubbles Icon
The washing machine has detected too much foam inside the drum, usually caused by too much or the wrong type of detergent.
low severity
H:32
The unbalanced load detection system has activated and interrupted the spin cycle because laundry is unevenly distributed.
low severity
H9E
The hot water tap is not turned on, the hot water hose is not connected correctly, or the AquaStop safety device has activated.
medium severity
Pause/Play Icon
The washing machine display has gone dark because energy saving mode has been activated. This is not a fault.
low severity
Common symptom shortcuts
These clusters give users another way into the list when they know the symptom but not the code.
Drain and standing water problems
- E:00 / -18 - The washing machine pump is blocked and cannot drain water from the drum.
- E:30 / -10 - The washing machine cannot fill with water properly. Multiple causes are possible — the display may also show a faucet icon alongside this code.
- E:30 / -20 - The machine has detected excessive foam in the drum, or additional water was introduced mid-cycle, causing an abnormal water level reading.
Leaks, fill, and water-path issues
- E:00 / -18 - The washing machine pump is blocked and cannot drain water from the drum.
- E:30 / -10 - The washing machine cannot fill with water properly. Multiple causes are possible — the display may also show a faucet icon alongside this code.
- E:30 / -20 - The machine has detected excessive foam in the drum, or additional water was introduced mid-cycle, causing an abnormal water level reading.
Door, latch, and lock warnings
- E:00 / -18 - The washing machine pump is blocked and cannot drain water from the drum.
- E:10 - The pump for the automatic detergent dosing system (i-DOS) is blocked and cannot dispense detergent or softener. Appears on models with i-DOS feature.
- E:36 / -10 - The washing machine cannot drain because the drain pipe or outlet hose is blocked or kinked.
Common guides to open next
CL fix guide
CL - The Child Lock feature is active. All control panel buttons are disabled to prevent accidental changes or starts.
Drum Icon fix guide
Drum Icon - The washing machine is reminding you to run a drum cleaning cycle to remove detergent residue and bacteria.
E:00 / -18 fix guide
E:00 / -18 - The washing machine pump is blocked and cannot drain water from the drum.
E:10 fix guide
E:10 - The pump for the automatic detergent dosing system (i-DOS) is blocked and cannot dispense detergent or softener. Appears on models with i-DOS feature.