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Error F04 in the Bosch washing machine

error f04Thanks to a fairly sophisticated self-diagnosis system, Bosch washing machines are able to independently determine the breakdown and tell the user about it using a special code. The error code helps not only users, but even experienced craftsmen, significantly reducing the time to diagnose a malfunction. Error F04 in the Bosch washing machine is a vivid example of the successful operation of the self-diagnosis system, and today we will analyze this error in detail.

Decryption of this code

Error F04 is most often decrypted by the user independently, so to speak on a whim. Unfortunately, this error indicates too obvious malfunctions that can be noticed with the naked eye. In short, error code F04 indicates the occurrence of a water leak.

As a rule, when this error occurs, a rather large puddle forms on the floor under the washing machine body. It is impossible not to notice this puddle, so the user will immediately understand that a leak has occurred, but where is this leak formed? Sometimes only a specialist can answer this question; on his own, the user cannot always detect unfortunate damage. But we will not give up ahead of time.

Bosch brand washing machines with full leakage protection may not let water out of the pan. In time, the sensor will work and block the flow of water, but usually some of it is still on the floor.

Causes and methods of elimination

what error f04 looks likeWhy might there be a leak in the Bosch washing machine? There can be many options, let's give some examples.

  1. Contact with sharp metal objects in the washing machine tank: bones from a brahairpins, pins, etc. The item wedges between the drum and the tank wall, damaging the latter. Previously, when many washing machines had metal tanks, there was no such problem, now the tanks are made of plastic and they are rather fragile.
  2. Manufacturing defects. The pipe, pump, and maybe the tank itself, turned out to be defective. Factory marriage is insidious, and it may not appear immediately, but after some time. On Russian-made Bosch washers, tanks sometimes burst at the seam.
  3. The inlet hose is damaged. This is a classic problem. The inlet hose experiences significant water pressure. The slightest damage can cause leakage.
  4. Loose dust filter. The waste filter of the washing machine must be cleaned regularly. If you recently did this, then perhaps you did not screw the filter back to the end. The slightest gap is enough for a leak to occur.
  5. Powder tray clogged. Leakage may occur through the tray if it is severely clogged.
  6. Damage to the cuff of the hatch. If the cuff is torn, it can’t be a reliable barrier to water that seeps through the manhole cover directly onto the floor.

Perhaps these are the most common causes of a washing machine. To understand what exactly is leaking, you need to try, at least approximately, to localize the leak. For example, if water flowed along the front wall of the washing machine, then a leak occurred in the area of ​​the powder tray. If water flows down the back of the machine from somewhere above, you need to look at the base of the inlet hose closer to the body. In general, here you need to turn your wit and carefully examine the "home assistant".

If visually, without disassembling the machine, it is not possible to detect a leak, you need to turn off the "home assistant", pull it out in the middle of the room and remove the back wall. By removing the rear wall of the machine body, you will gain access to the tank and at the same time you will be able to inspect the pallet. Perhaps the source of the leak is still oozing and it will be possible to pinpoint the location of the damage.

A leaking tank, pipe, hose or other item should be replaced. This is the first rule.No winding electrical tape, soldering and other unnecessary and ineffective manipulations. Such repairs cannot be called reliable. The original part is purchased and put in place of the old. If you yourself can’t make repairs, invite a master, it will be even more correct. Good luck

   

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