Bosch washing machine: error E23
Code E23 on a Bosch washing machine display means: water in the washing machine base (Aquastop).
- Meaning
- Water in the washing machine base (Aquastop)
- Check first
- Check that the drain pump filter is screwed in tight and that the hoses and door seal are not leaking.
- Repair shop
- 140–440 zł
Most common causes
- Leak inside the washing machine
- Leaking hose
- Too much foam
What you can check yourself
Turn off the water and unplug the washing machine.
Check that the drain pump filter is screwed in tight and that the hoses and door seal are not leaking.
Don't use too much detergent. Excess foam also causes this error.
Wait until the base dries, then run a short program and watch where the water comes from.
- the error keeps coming back after these checks,
- water is leaking or you smell burning,
- the appliance trips the circuit breaker.
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What does error E23 mean on a Bosch washing machine?
Code E23 means: water in the washing machine base (Aquastop). The most common causes: leak inside the washing machine, leaking hose, too much foam.
Can I keep using the washing machine with error E23?
If the error goes away after the checks above, yes. If it keeps coming back, water leaks, you smell burning or the breaker trips, stop using it and call a repair service.
Other codes: Bosch washing machine
- E16 / F16door is not closed properly
- E17 / F17water filling time exceeded
- E18 / F18water is not draining
- E19 / F19water heating time exceeded
- E25 / F25water turbidity sensor fault
- E21 / F21motor is stuck or tachometer fault
- E22 / F22temperature sensor fault
- E29 / F29no water flow in the inlet system
- E34 / F34the door lock did not lock
- E57inverter motor fault
- E67 / F67control module fault
A code can mean different things on different models and years. Always check the manual or the manufacturer's support page too. Repair prices are approximate, for repair shops in Poland.