Error Code: LOAD RECOMMENDATION SYMBOL Difficulty: Easy
Problem: Displays the recommended maximum load weight for the selected program.
How to Fix LOAD RECOMMENDATION SYMBOL Error (Step-by-Step)
- Observe the load recommendation symbol on the display when you select a wash program.
- This symbol provides a visual guide, often a bar graph, indicating how full the drum is.
- Add your laundry to the drum, and the display will update to show the current load level.
- For best washing results, avoid overloading the machine. A good rule of thumb is to leave a hand’s width of space at the top of the drum.
- If the load recommendation indicates the drum is too full, remove some items.
- Conversely, for very small loads, consider waiting until you have more laundry to wash for better efficiency.
- Adhering to the load recommendation ensures proper cleaning and helps prevent an unbalanced load during the spin cycle.
- Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.
What to Check Next on This Bosch Washer
Bosch Washer Error LOAD RECOMMENDATION SYMBOL: 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.
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.
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Bosch washer electronic control boardCommon replacement category: Main control boardFit note: Exact OEM part number varies by full Bosch washer model number. Confirm compatibility before buying.Confidence: Medium
This category can be relevant for control and communication faults after wiring and connector checks. -
Bosch washer user interface control panelCommon replacement category: User interface / display boardFit note: Exact OEM part number varies by full Bosch washer model number. Confirm compatibility before buying.Confidence: Medium
This category can be relevant for display, button, selector, or cycle-control faults. -
Bosch washer drain pump assemblyCommon replacement category: Drain pumpFit note: Exact OEM part number varies by full Bosch washer model number. Confirm compatibility before buying.Confidence: Medium
This category can be relevant for drain, no-spin, and water-removal symptoms after filter and hose checks.
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.
When It’s Better to Replace Than Repair
Sometimes replacing an appliance makes more financial sense than putting more money into repairs.
Here are a few signs it may be time to shop for a new one:
For repair parts, verify exact fit with the full washer model number before buying; these links are general replacement-appliance shopping options.
- ✓Appliance over 8-10 years old
- ✓Repair cost over 50% of replacement
- ✓Multiple recent breakdowns
- ✓Major component failure
Recommended Replacement Options
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