Browse 23 Bosch washing machine error-code guides with exact meanings, display variants, safe first checks, model warnings, and official support references.
Codes covered: E16 / F16, E18 / F18, E19 / F19, E20 / F20, E23 / F23, E25 / F25, E26 / F26, E27 / F27, E29 / F29, E32 / F32, E36, E57 / F57, E58 / F58, E67 / F67, E80, E90, F21, F43, F44, F59, F60, F61, F63.
Bosch can reuse similar displays across product families. The exact washing machine manual is the deciding source when a code differs by market or production year.
Select the characters exactly as shown. Each guide separates safe user checks from model-specific service work.
The E16 / F16 display on many Bosch washing machines indicates that the door is not closed or locked. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
The E18 / F18 display on many Bosch washing machines indicates that the washer cannot drain in time. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
The E19 / F19 display on many Bosch washing machines indicates that the water is taking too long to heat. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
The E20 / F20 display on many Bosch washing machines indicates that unexpected heating was detected. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
The E23 / F23 display on many Bosch washing machines indicates that AquaStop or leak protection is active. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
The E25 / F25 display on many Bosch washing machines indicates that the turbidity sensor is abnormal. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
The E26 / F26 display on many Bosch washing machines indicates that the pressure sensor is abnormal. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
The E27 / F27 display on many Bosch washing machines indicates that the door-lock signal is abnormal. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
The E29 / F29 display on many Bosch washing machines indicates that water is not entering correctly. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
Bosch E32 or F32 means the washer detected a load imbalance. The machine may slow or skip the spin cycle and make several distribution attempts, which can extend the program without indicating a failed part.
The E36 display on many Bosch washing machines indicates that the drain path or pump is blocked. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
The E57 / F57 display on many Bosch washing machines indicates that the motor inverter is abnormal. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
The E58 / F58 display on many Bosch washing machines indicates that the motor is not rotating correctly. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
The E67 / F67 display on many Bosch washing machines indicates that the control module configuration is abnormal. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
The E80 display on many Bosch washing machines indicates that the control electronics detected a fault. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
The E90 display on many Bosch washing machines indicates that the internal modules are not communicating. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
The F21 display on many Bosch washing machines indicates that the motor cannot rotate. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
The F43 display on many Bosch washing machines indicates that the motor is mechanically blocked. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
The F44 display on many Bosch washing machines indicates that the motor direction control is abnormal. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
The F59 display on many Bosch washing machines indicates that the imbalance sensor is abnormal. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
The F60 display on many Bosch washing machines indicates that the water-flow sensor is abnormal. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
The F61 display on many Bosch washing machines indicates that the door safety circuit is abnormal. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
The F63 display on many Bosch washing machines indicates that the control entered a protection state. Codes can vary by model, so match the full model number to the official manual before ordering parts.
A letter can resemble a number on a segmented display, and spaces or separators can change the diagnosis. Photograph the display before clearing it, note when it appears, and compare the complete model identifier with official Bosch support.
Troublio groups codes by both brand and device so a meaning from a dryer, dishwasher, washer, or printer is not applied to the wrong product. Every linked guide includes likely causes, checks in order, stop conditions, model warnings, and available official references.