Error F00 in a Bosch washing machine

Error F00 in a Bosch washing machine Modern washing machines are equipped with a convenient self-diagnostic system that alerts users to malfunctions and failures. You can decipher the code displayed by your "home assistant" by referring to the manual or searching for information online. The F00 diagnostic error code is extremely rare on Bosch washing machines. Let's look at how to interpret this code and what steps to take to resolve the issue.

What did you do before this?

You can fix a washing machine that displays the F00 error code yourself. To determine the cause of the error code, remember what you've done with the machine in the past few days. If you repaired the machine just yesterday or the day before, and today the error code is causing the machine to slow down, identifying the problem will be easier. Usually the code F00 occurs after replacing any part of the washing machine or temporarily disabling a separate element.

In some cases, F00 appears on the display after a power surge.

Sometimes an error can appear out of nowhere. If the washing machine hasn't been repaired and there was no electrical overload, you can try resetting the code. If restarting the machine helps, you can continue using the machine. But what if these steps don't produce the desired result? If the F00 error reappears, you'll need to investigate the root cause of the problem. The control module may be damaged, requiring a board reflash. the control module is damaged

But don't assume the worst. In most cases, you can reset the code, and it won't bother you again. Let's figure out how to get rid of the F00 error.

Getting rid of code

To restore your Bosch washing machine to its normal operating mode, you need to clear the diagnostic error. There's no need to take it to a repair center or have a technician come to your home; you can fix the problem yourself. You need to enter the washing machine's service menu and reset the error code. Removing F00 from the display is easy if you follow a certain algorithm:

plug the washing machine into the power supply;
Press and hold the Start button with your finger;
While pressing the key, turn the program selector knob one click counterclockwise.

After these steps, the washing machine will enter the service menu. The display will show the last code displayed by the machine, in this case, F00. Resetting the error is extremely simple: simply return the program selector to its original position. Let's reset error F00

Next, you should test the Bosch washing machine to see if the repair was successful. If the wash cycle starts without issue and the error code no longer appears on the display, the reset can be considered successful.

In the service menu, in addition to resetting errors, you can diagnose the machine's main components: the motor, drain pump, heating element, etc. To do this, set the programmer to a specific mode and press the "Start" button. For example, on some Bosch models, to test the motor, select the "Intensive Wash" program and press "Start." To diagnose the pump, move the knob one "click" to the right, and so on.

To exit the service menu, simply turn the program selector knob to the “Off” position.

If you can't reset the F00 error code in the test menu, there's a real problem. The firmware may have burned out or the connection to a component or sensor in the transmission may have been broken.