Appliance Fault Codes

What that error code means — and what you can safely check

Bosch washing machine E17 error code

E17 means water inlet fault. The machine did not fill with water within the expected time — the inlet flow is too slow or stopped.

Often fixable at home · Fault type: Electrical/hardware

Safe checks, in order of likelihood

  1. Check the tap behind the machine is fully open.
  2. Unscrew the inlet hose at the machine end and clean the filter mesh in the hose nut.
  3. Check the hose is not kinked or crushed behind the machine.
  4. Turn off the water, reconnect, and run a short programme to test.

Call a professional when…

If the code returns after these checks, book a qualified engineer.

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