Bosch Nexxt 300 series washer error codes

The modern industrial giant Bosch releases high-quality techniques. These devices are reliable, durable, and functional. The Nexxt 300 Series washer proves it. The key features of the manufacturer’s offer:

  • the large capacity of laundry;
  • the availability of a variety of programs to perform optimal washing;
  • high spin speed;
  • energy efficiency, which saves up to 70% of electricity;
  • use less water for washing.
Bosch nexxt 300 series washer error codes
Bosch Nexxt 300 series washer error codes

Based on these advantages, the device has gained immense popularity among users. But even such a reliable washer is not immune from breakdowns and malfunctions. Bosch Nexxt 300 series washer gives out error codes in different situations. To understand what exactly the device “does not like,” we give a complete list of codes and their meanings. It relates to different processes.

Use the table to understand how to get rid of the trouble. You can fix some of them by yourself. Other tasks may need the help of qualified specialists, which repair Bosch production.

FaultPossible causeAction
The door cannot be opened.“No final spin” selected.Select Drain or Spin.
Power failure.An interrupted program will be resumed when power is restored. If the laundry is to be removed during a power failure
The program is running, and/or the door is locked for safety reasons.Wait until the program ends.
The plug is loose or not inserted.Eliminate the cause.
The program selector turned to Off before the end of the program.Select a program.
The door cannot be opened, even though the appliance has been switched off and on again.For safety reasons, the door has been locked because the water level, temperature, or speed is too high.
Control lights do not light up.A fuse has blown.Replace the fuse of the individual circuit.
Power failure.An interrupted program will be resumed when power is restored. If the laundry is to be removed during a power failure
The program does not start. Start/Pause indicator light flashes.The start/Pause button is not pressed.Press the Start/Pause button.
The program does not start. The indicator light “end” is lit, and the display is flashing E:01.The door was not closed properly.Check whether the laundry is trapped in the door.
Close the door (a click should be heard). Program continues.
Spin speed cannot be selected.Spinning is already in progress; during the spin cycle, the speed cannot be changed.Select speed before spinning.
The program selector is set to drain; a spin cycle is not possible with this program.If required, select another program.
Water does not enter the machine, and detergent is not washed away.
The indicator light “spin” is lit, and the display is flashing “E:02” or “E:03”.
The water tap(s) were not turned on.Turn on the water tap(s) and press the Start/Pause button. Program continues.
Supply hose kinked or pinched.Eliminate the cause.
Strainers in the supply hose clogged.Clean the water inlet strainers.
The water pressure is too low.Eliminate the cause.
Water cannot be seen in the drum.This is not a fault.
The water level is below the visible part of the drum.
The indicator light “rinse” is lit, and the display is flashing “E:04” with no water remaining in the tub.Suds or pump is blocked.Use less detergent for future wash loads. Detergents specifically designed for your High-Efficiency washer produce fewer suds and will include the letters “HE” on the packaging. Clean the water drainage pipe and/or drain hose. Turn the program selector to “off” and restart the Drain program.
Water is flowing out from underneath the machine.The thread of the supply hose is not tight.Tighten the thread.
Leak in the drain hose.Replace the drain hose.
Suds are coming out of the detergent dispenser.Too much soap or non-HE soap was used, and the pump could not remove the suds.Mix one tablespoon of fabric softener with 1 pt (1/2 liter) of water and pour into the detergent dispenser III.
Use less detergent for future wash loads. Detergents specifically designed for your High-Efficiency washer produce fewer suds and will include the letters “HE” on the packaging.
Repeated spinning.This is not a fault.
The imbalance compensation system attempts to balance the load through repeated spins.
Always load the drum with large and small items together.
The laundry was not spun.Large items of clothing have become entangled and could not be distributed evenly in the drum. For safety reasons, the high-speed spin cycle was automatically suppressed.Always load the drum with large and small items together.
Program duration extended.This is not a fault.
The suds detection feature has activated an additional rinsing cycle to reduce the amount of suds.
Add a more appropriate amount of detergent.
This is not a fault.
The imbalance compensation system attempts to balance the load through repeated spins.
Always load the drum with large and small items together.
Unsatisfactory washing result.The degree of soiling was higher than estimated.Select the suitable program or Heavy-duty as an additional option.
Not enough detergent.Add detergent according to the manufacturer’s specifications.
Detergent residue on the laundry.Some phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble residues that may appear as light spots on the laundry.Brush off spots when laundry is dry.
Gray residue on the laundry.Dirt accumulation from ointments, fats, or oils.Add the maximum amount of detergent and select the highest permissible temperature.
System shakes or shudders when passing from lower to higher speed spinning.Drum system suspension can shift during speed-up; this is not a failure.Mix small and large laundry pieces in a load to minimize this effect.
Author: David Hoover