Home Fault Codes

Bosch washer codes

On a washer the code appears on the digital display or as a pattern of flashing cycle lights. Note it exactly, including any dashes or sub-codes, then unplug the washer for five minutes and run a short drain cycle to see whether it returns. Bosch shows the code with a leading E and a number on both dishwashers and washers.

Models covered: WAT28400UC, WAT28402UC, WAW285H1UC, WAP24200UC.

Representative Bosch washer part photo (a drain pump unit); the specific component for E13 (heating fault) was not photographed separately

All 14 codes

Representative Bosch washer part photo (a drain pump unit); the specific component for E13 (heating fault) was not photographed separatelyE13Heating fault (pro repair)Bosch washer water inlet valve part photo, the component usually involved when E17 (water supply / fill fault) appearsE17Water supply / fill fault (DIY)Bosch washer drain pump part photo, the component usually involved when E18 (drain fault) appearsE18Drain fault (DIY)Representative Bosch washer part photo (a drain pump unit); the specific component for E19 (heater fault (alternate)) was not photographed separatelyE19Heater fault (alternate) (pro repair)Bosch washer door seal part photo, the component usually involved when E23 (leak / water in the base) appearsE23Leak / water in the base (pro repair)Bosch washer shock absorber part photo, the component usually involved when E32 (unbalanced load) appearsE32Unbalanced load (DIY)Representative Bosch washer part photo (a drain pump unit); the specific component for E01 (control / power electronics fault) was not photographed separatelyE01Control / power electronics fault (pro repair)Representative Bosch washer part photo (a drain pump unit); the specific component for E02 (selector / program knob fault) was not photographed separatelyE02Selector / program knob fault (pro repair)Bosch washer door seal part photo, the component usually involved when F16 (door will not open or close) appearsF16Door will not open or close (DIY)Bosch washer water inlet valve part photo, the component usually involved when F17 (fill time too long) appearsF17Fill time too long (DIY)Bosch washer drain pump part photo, the component usually involved when F18 (drain time too long) appearsF18Drain time too long (DIY)Bosch washer motor part photo, the component usually involved when F21 (motor fault) appearsF21Motor fault (pro repair)Bosch washer door seal part photo, the component usually involved when F34 (door lock fault) appearsF34Door lock fault (DIY)Representative Bosch washer part photo (a drain pump unit); the specific component for E67 (electronics / module communication fault) was not photographed separatelyE67Electronics / module communication fault (pro repair)

About Bosch codes

Bosch (part of BSH Home Appliances) uses E-numbered codes on dishwashers and washers. Its dishwashers share control platforms with Thermador and Gaggenau, so the same fault can appear on those brands. The codes apply to model numbers such as SHPM65Z55N, SHE53T55UC and WAT28400UC; check the label on your unit to confirm yours.