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Bosch Washer error code

Bosch Washer Error E-30

A fault with the turbidity sensor has been detected.

A fault with the turbidity sensor has been detected.

ModerateStart with 5-15 minutes of safe checks
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Bosch washer repair guide for error E-30
Error codeE-30Washer

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

  1. 1
    Begin by completely disconnecting the washer from both

    Begin by completely disconnecting the washer from both the power outlet and the water supply to ensure your safety.

  2. 2
    To access the internal components, you will need

    To access the internal components, you will need to remove the lower front kick panel. This is typically held in place by a few screws or clips.

  3. 3
    Look inside towards the bottom of the washtub,

    Look inside towards the bottom of the washtub, near the sump housing. The turbidity sensor is a small, often translucent component that is inserted into the sump or a connected hose.

A quick explanation

What does E-30 mean?

A fault with the turbidity sensor has been detected.

The answer you came for

How to fix Bosch washer error E-30

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

  1. 1

    Begin by completely disconnecting the washer from both

    Begin by completely disconnecting the washer from both the power outlet and the water supply to ensure your safety.

  2. 2

    To access the internal components, you will need

    To access the internal components, you will need to remove the lower front kick panel. This is typically held in place by a few screws or clips.

  3. 3

    Look inside towards the bottom of the washtub,

    Look inside towards the bottom of the washtub, near the sump housing. The turbidity sensor is a small, often translucent component that is inserted into the sump or a connected hose.

  4. 4

    Carefully detach the electrical connector from the sensor

    Carefully detach the electrical connector from the sensor. Note the orientation of the plug to make reconnection easier. If there are any small clamps holding a hose to the sensor, use pliers to release them and slide the hose off.

  5. 5

    The sensor is usually held in place by

    The sensor is usually held in place by a locking tab or a quarter-turn mechanism. Gently release the tab or twist the sensor to unlock it from its housing and remove it.

  6. 6

    Insert the new turbidity sensor into the housing,

    Insert the new turbidity sensor into the housing, ensuring it locks firmly into place. Reconnect the wire harness and any hoses you removed, securing them with their clamps.

  7. 7

    Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes,

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

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How to Fix E:30 Error (Step-by-Step) Begin by completely disconnecting the washer from both the power outlet and the water supply to ensure your safety.To access the internal components, you will need to remove the lower front kick panel. This is typically held in place by a few screws or clips.Look inside towards the bottom of the washtub, near the sump housing. The turbidity sensor is a small, often translucent component that is inserted into the sump or a connected hose.Carefully detach the electrical connector from the sensor. Note the orientation of the plug to make reconnection easier. If there are any small clamps holding a hose to the sensor, use pliers to release them and slide the hose off.The sensor is usually held in place by a locking tab or a quarter-turn mechanism. Gently release the tab or twist the sensor to unlock it from its housing and remove it.Insert the new turbidity sensor into the housing, ensuring it locks firmly into place. Reconnect the wire harness and any hoses you removed, securing them with their clamps.Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.

What to Check Next on This Bosch Washer Bosch Washer Error E:30: Use the code or symbol as the starting clue, then confirm the actual symptom and cycle stage before ordering parts. 1. Unplug the washer before opening panels, touching wiring, or reaching near the drain pump, door lock, inlet valve, motor, or control area. 2. Verify the simple cause first: check the door latch, load balance, detergent level, inlet water flow, drain filter, hose position, and anything blocking the cycle stage shown by the code or symbol. 3. Clean accessible filters and hose screens, remove debris from the pump area when the model design allows it, then reconnect anything that was loose before running another test cycle. 4. Test the washer during the same fill, wash, drain, spin, lock, or control step where the warning appeared; measure voltage or resistance only if you are equipped to do that safely. 5. Inspect the matching part path instead of guessing: door-lock issues point toward the latch circuit, drain symptoms toward pump or hose restrictions, fill symptoms toward inlet supply, and control-response symptoms toward wiring or board checks. 6. Replace a part only after the symptom repeats and the model-specific checks point to that part category. Match any replacement to the complete Bosch model number on the appliance tag. If the issue returns after these checks, match replacement parts to the complete Bosch washer model number from the appliance tag. The same code can point to different components depending on the exact model and when the failure appears. Parts Availability Note: For this Electrolux/Frigidaire error code, exact OEM part numbers can vary by model revision and serial range. We’ve listed the most likely component(s), but confirm compatibility using your full model number before ordering. If no exact SKU is shown, use this guide for diagnosis first, then verify the matching OEM part on RepairClinic or PartSelect. Recommended Parts to Check No exact official OEM part number is listed here because the correct Bosch washer part can vary by complete model number. These are targeted part-category searches, not universal fit claims. Bosch washer electronic control board Common replacement category: Main control board Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by full Bosch washer model number. Confirm compatibility before buying. Confidence: MediumThis category can be relevant for control and communication faults after wiring and connector checks. Search Amazon for Bosch washer electronic control board Bosch washer user interface control panel Common replacement category: User interface / display board Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by full Bosch washer model number. Confirm compatibility before buying. Confidence: MediumThis category can be relevant for display, button, selector, or cycle-control faults. Search Amazon for Bosch washer user interface control panel Bosch washer drain pump assembly Common replacement category: Drain pump Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by full Bosch washer model number. Confirm compatibility before buying. Confidence: MediumThis category can be relevant for drain, no-spin, and water-removal symptoms after filter and hose checks. Search Amazon for Bosch washer drain pump assembly Before ordering: match the part to the complete Bosch washer 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 E-30 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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