The most common errors of Bosch and Siemens washing machines

There's an issue with the water drain. This could be caused by the drain pump itself, or by the drain. How can I fix this? Clean the drain pump filter and make sure the washing machine doesn't have to pump the water further than 1m upwards. Check the drain hose for kinks or blockages and solve those by straightening the hose and flushing thoroughly.

This is an error in the i-DOS system, also known as the automatic dosing system. The washing machine has directly disabled the i-DOS system. Contact the location where you bought the washing machine or Bosch or Siemens. Despite this error, you can still dose manually in the detergent drawer.

There's a problem with the water supply. Open the supply and check if you can fill a bucket in 1 minute. Afterwards, check if the filter in the water supply hose is clean. First, reduce the water pressure in the hose:

1. Close the water supply.
2. Choose a random cycle.
3. Press start and let the drum spin for 40 seconds.
4. Stop the cycle and remove the plug from the socket.
5. Remove the hose from the water supply. Clean the filter with a brush.
6. Reconnect the hose.

The washing machine has detected water on the base plate, so there might be a leak. To prevent a larger leak, you should close the water supply and disconnect the washing machine from the power grid. After this, contact the location where you bought the washing machine or Bosch or Siemens.

The error code E32 alternately flashes "End" on the display. There's no real error, but the washing machine has interrupted the wash cycle because of an imbalance in the drum. The laundry isn't distributed evenly. Properly distribute the laundry over the drum. Alternate between small and large clothes, so large, heavy clothes don't all end up on 1 side. Start a spinning cycle if the washing result isn't what it should be because of the error.

With an E16 or F16 error, there's something between the door. If possible, open the door and gently remove the laundry. Firmly push the door closed and restart the cycle.

The motor has an error. Turn off the washing machine and turn it back on after 3 minutes. This way, you reset the washing machine.

If your washing machine displays a different error code, reset the washing machine first. Didn't that work? We recommend to call a Bosch or Siemens mechanic to check your washing machine in case of the following error codes:

• E5
• E10
• E36
• F48
• F74
• E81
• E3080

Didn't the error go away? Remove the connector from the socket and wait 30 seconds. Try to restart the cycle afterwards. Still doesn't work? You can't fix all errors yourself. If the listed tips didn't offer a solution, you'll need a mechanic. Did you buy the washing machine from us? Contact our customer service right away. We're happy to help you. Did you buy the washing machine somewhere else? Contact the place where you bought it or the manufacturer.