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Bosch Washer error code

Bosch Washer Error F02

Water is not supplied.

Water is not supplied.

Updated Aug 18, 2026
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Bosch washer repair guide for error F02
Error codeF02Washer

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

  1. 1
    Check 1

    Turn the machine off and on again to see if it's a transient fault.

  2. 2
    Check 2

    If you have a multimeter, test the heating element for continuity.

  3. 3
    Check 3

    Visually inspect the wiring to the heating element and the temperature sensor (NTC) for any loose or burnt connections.

A quick explanation

What does F02 mean?

Water is not supplied.

The answer you came for

How to fix Bosch washer error F02

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

  1. 1

    Step 1

    1. Disconnect the washer from the power supply.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    2. Remove the rear panel of the washing machine.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    3. Locate the heating element at the bottom of the tub.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    4. Disconnect the wires from the heating element terminals.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    5. Loosen the nut that secures the heating element in place. This will also loosen the rubber seal.

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    Step 6

    6. Carefully pull the old heating element out of the tub.

  7. 7

    Step 7

    7. Insert the new heating element, ensuring the rubber seal is properly seated, and tighten the nut to secure it.

  8. 8

    Step 8

    8. Reconnect the wires and replace the rear panel.

Read the additional checks from the current guide

How to Fix F02 Error (Step-by-Step) Disconnect the washer from the power supply and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle. Remove the rear panel of the washing machine and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle. Locate the heating element at the bottom of the tub. Disconnect the wires from the heating element terminals and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle. Loosen the nut that secures the heating element in place. This will also loosen the rubber seal. Carefully pull the old heating element out of the tub. Insert the new heating element, ensuring the rubber seal is properly seated, and tighten the nut to secure it. Reconnect the wires and replace the rear panel and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle.

What to Check Next on This Bosch Washer Bosch Washer Error F02: Use the code or symbol as the starting clue, then confirm the actual symptom before ordering parts. Unplug the washer before touching wiring, the lock, the pump area, or the control panel. Check the door lock, drain filter, inlet supply, and visible harness connections before replacing controls. If the code returns during the same part of the cycle, match the repair path to that stage: fill, wash, drain, spin, lock, or control response. If the issue returns after these checks, match replacement parts to the complete Bosch model number from the appliance tag. The same code can point to different components depending on the exact model and when the failure appears. 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.

What may be causing it?

  • Faulty heating element
  • Defective temperature sensor (NTC)
  • Loose or damaged wiring to the heating circuit

These are possibilities to investigate, not proof that one part has failed.

Recommended part

Recommended part for this error code

Replacement part

OEM candidate: BSH093938

Price noted in the current guide: $88-$108

Why this part is shown: It is associated with Bosch Washer error F02 in the current guide. The error code alone does not prove this part has failed.

Compatibility varies by model. Confirm that the Amazon listing includes your complete washer model number before ordering.

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