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Bosch Washer Error COTTON-PROGRAMME-SYMBOL

Indicates the wash programme for cotton fabrics. Often represented by a T-shirt icon.

Indicates the wash programme for cotton fabrics. Often represented by a T-shirt icon.

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Bosch washer repair guide for error COTTON-PROGRAMME-SYMBOL
Error codeCOTTON-PROGRAMME-SYMBOLWasher

Try these first

Start here before buying a part or taking the appliance apart.

  1. 1
    This icon, typically a T-shirt, indicates the 'Cotton'

    This icon, typically a T-shirt, indicates the 'Cotton' wash program is selected.

  2. 2
    This program is intended for hard-wearing fabrics like

    This program is intended for hard-wearing fabrics like cotton, linen, or blended fabrics.

  3. 3
    You can adjust the temperature and spin speed

    You can adjust the temperature and spin speed settings after selecting this program.

A quick explanation

What does COTTON-PROGRAMME-SYMBOL mean?

Indicates the wash programme for cotton fabrics. Often represented by a T-shirt icon.

The answer you came for

How to fix Bosch washer error COTTON-PROGRAMME-SYMBOL

Start with the safest checks and work from simple to technical.

  1. 1

    This icon, typically a T-shirt, indicates the 'Cotton'

    This icon, typically a T-shirt, indicates the 'Cotton' wash program is selected.

  2. 2

    This program is intended for hard-wearing fabrics like

    This program is intended for hard-wearing fabrics like cotton, linen, or blended fabrics.

  3. 3

    You can adjust the temperature and spin speed

    You can adjust the temperature and spin speed settings after selecting this program.

  4. 4

    If this was not the intended program, simply

    If this was not the intended program, simply turn the program selector dial to your desired cycle.

  5. 5

    This is an informational symbol, and no repair

    This is an informational symbol, and no repair or action is needed.

  6. 6

    Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes,

    Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.

  7. 7

    Check for simple blockages (lint screen, drain path,

    Check for simple blockages (lint screen, drain path, or filter) and clean anything you find.

  8. 8

    Washer electronic control board Common replacement category

    Washer electronic control board Common replacement category: Main control board Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by model. Confirm compatibility using the full model number before buying. Confidence: MediumThis category can be relevant for control and communication faults after wiring checks. Inspect wiring, connectors, airflow, water path, or filters first as applicable. Search Amazon for Washer electronic control board

  9. 9

    Washer user interface control panel Common replacement category

    Washer user interface control panel Common replacement category: User interface / display board Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by model. Confirm compatibility using the full model number before buying. Confidence: MediumThis category can be relevant for display, button, selector, or cycle-control faults. Inspect wiring, connectors, airflow, water path, or filters first as applicable. Search Amazon for Washer user interface control panel

  10. 10

    Washer drain pump assembly Common replacement category

    Washer drain pump assembly Common replacement category: Drain pump Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by model. Confirm compatibility using the full model number before buying. Confidence: MediumThis category can be relevant for drain, no-spin, and water-removal symptoms after filter checks. Inspect wiring, connectors, airflow, water path, or filters first as applicable. Search Amazon for Washer drain pump assembly

Read the additional checks from the current guide

How to Fix COTTON PROGRAMME SYMBOL Error (Step-by-Step) This icon, typically a T-shirt, indicates the 'Cotton' wash program is selected.This program is intended for hard-wearing fabrics like cotton, linen, or blended fabrics.You can adjust the temperature and spin speed settings after selecting this program.If this was not the intended program, simply turn the program selector dial to your desired cycle.This is an informational symbol, and no repair or action is needed.Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.Check for simple blockages (lint screen, drain path, or filter) and clean anything you find. Likely Parts to Check No exact official OEM part number is listed here because the correct Bosch Washer part can vary by full model number. These are targeted part-category searches, not universal fit claims. Washer electronic control board Common replacement category: Main control board Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by model. Confirm compatibility using the full model number before buying. Confidence: MediumThis category can be relevant for control and communication faults after wiring checks. Inspect wiring, connectors, airflow, water path, or filters first as applicable. Search Amazon for Washer electronic control board Washer user interface control panel Common replacement category: User interface / display board Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by model. Confirm compatibility using the full model number before buying. Confidence: MediumThis category can be relevant for display, button, selector, or cycle-control faults. Inspect wiring, connectors, airflow, water path, or filters first as applicable. Search Amazon for Washer user interface control panel Washer drain pump assembly Common replacement category: Drain pump Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by model. Confirm compatibility using the full model number before buying. Confidence: MediumThis category can be relevant for drain, no-spin, and water-removal symptoms after filter checks. Inspect wiring, connectors, airflow, water path, or filters first as applicable. Search Amazon for Washer drain pump assembly Before ordering: match the part to the complete model number on the appliance tag. Still Not Working? If the replacement part didn't fix the issue, you may have a wiring problem or main board failure.

If the code comes back

Do not keep replacing parts based only on the code. Repeat the safe checks above. If the fault remains, stop and arrange qualified service rather than ordering from the code alone.

Recommended part

Recommended part for this error code

No replacement part recommended for this code

The researched guidance for Bosch Washer error COTTON-PROGRAMME-SYMBOL points to user-action and diagnostic steps above rather than a mapped replacement part. We will not invent a part or send you to an unrelated product.

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