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Bosch Dryer Error Codes
95 error codes documented with diagnostic procedures.
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1NTC R4 fault-the 'Drying' LED flashes in the progress indicator, indicating an NTC…17Filter LED flashes while filter is clean, indicating possible overheating or defective…2NTC R3 fault-the 'Iron dry' LED flashes in the progress indicator, indicating an NTC…3NTC R2 fault-Cupboard dry LED flashes in the progress indicator, indicating an NTC…4Overheating-Extra dry LED flashes in the progress indicator, indicating an overheating…5Time error-the 'End' LED flashes (displayed only in test program), indicating washing not…E:0No error present.E:00No error.E:0000No error (4-digit equivalent of E:00).E:01Dryer overheating fault due to restricted airflowE:0100Power UnitE:0103Power Unit / Safety testE:0105Power UnitE:0120Power UnitE:0130Operating Unit program configuration does not match Power Unit program configurationE:02Main heating circuitE:03Maximum drying time exceeded, displayed during normal use after 240-minute limit…E:04Drying cycle time overdueE:0500Operating UnitE:0510Operating UnitE:06Main heating circuitE:08Drum temperature NTC defectiveE:09Heating circuit NTC defectiveE:1Overheating stage 1 (malfunction) due to lint filter, airway, or heat-exchanger blockage.E:109COM module (HomeConnect)E:11Overheating (fluffing) level 1E:110COM module (HomeConnect)E:12Overheating (fluffing) level 2E:13Maximum drying time exceededE:1301RefresherE:1302RefresherE:14Water handling systemE:15Fault in heating circuitE:16SensorsE:167Main heating circuitE:168Operating Unit program configuration does not match Power Unit program configurationE:17Water handling systemE:18Water handling systemE:2Overheating stage 2 (error) due to lint filter, airway, or heat-exchanger blockage.E:20Control fault 1 (Update invalid)E:2012Heating circuit NTC defectiveE:2013Drum temperature NTC defectiveE:2022Main heating circuitE:2051CompressorE:2080Compressor inverterE:2081Compressor inverterE:2082Compressor inverterE:2083Compressor inverterE:2084Compressor inverterE:2085Compressor inverterE:2087Compressor inverterE:2090CompressorE:20A0Main heating circuitE:20A1Main heating circuitE:20b0Main heating circuitE:21Incorrect checksum; dryer stops and cannot be restarted.E:22Invalid update; dryer stops and cannot be restarted.E:23Model variant doesn't match table; dryer stops and cannot be restarted.E:24Software version doesn't match table; dryer stops and cannot be restarted.E:25Damaged data table; dryer stops and cannot be restarted.E:26Control faultE:27CompressorE:28NTC errorE:29Compressor inverterE:3Condensate tank full (malfunction) / base group full.E:3040Water handling systemE:3050Water handling systemE:3060Water handling systemE:3070Water handling systemE:36Power UnitE:4Time errorE:40Power supplyE:56Operating Unit communication errorE:6Error in drying heater circuit.E:63Power UnitE:67Implausible or missing variant coding.E:7110COM module (HomeConnect)E:7111COM module (HomeConnect)E:8Condenser inlet NTC error (previously displayed as 'door' error).E:8031SensorsE:83RefresherE:85RefresherE:89Power supplyE:9Drying tunnel outlet NTC error (previously displayed as 'heater' error).E:90Power Unit / Safety testE:9002Power supplyE:9003Power supplyE:9024Power supplyE:91Collective error number for all system errors based on reasons of the operating module.E:9100Drying cycle time overdueE:92Power supplyF:04Blocked fluff strainer, air cooler, air circuit, water passages or condensation tank; or…F:06Overheating due to blocked fluff strainer, air cooler, or air circuit.F:08Cable break or short-circuit in NTC door sensor.F:09Cable break or short-circuit in NTC heater sensor.
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