Rebooting a Bosch washing machine

On automatic Bosch machines there is no reset option. However, German washing machines have a similar function called “Reset”. Thanks to it, you can restart the equipment if it freezes. Let's figure out how to properly restart a Bosch washing machine. We'll tell you how to do this safely for your equipment. We will describe options for restarting washing machines of different series.

“Resetting” the Bosch machine settings

In fact, resetting your automatic machine is quite simple. You just need to follow certain instructions for action. Each series of washing machines Bosch own reboot algorithm.

To “reset” an automatic Bosch Classic series machine, you must:

• press the “Start/Pause” key;
• turn the program selector to the neutral position “Off”;
• While holding down the “Start/Pause” key, turn the programmer to the left 2 points.

After this, the hatch locking device will work, and the display will show data about the running program. Washing machines that are not equipped with a screen will notify you that the settings have been reset by flickering indicators on the dashboard.

To reboot Bosch Maxx 5 machines, you should:

• make sure that the hatch door is tightly closed (if not, you need to slam the flap until it clicks);
• turn the selector to the “Off” position;
• hold down the button with the spiral symbol (with the help of which the spin speed is adjusted) and at the same time turn the programmer to the “Drain” mode;
• after 5-6 seconds, stop pressing the “Spin” button;
• set the programmer to the “Express wash” position (fifteen-minute cycle);
• after 2 seconds, turn the programmer to the initial “Off” position.

To confirm that the error has been reset, the cycle time will be shown on the display. If this does not happen, the steps must be repeated, strictly following the instructions.

Rotating the program switching knob is only allowed from right to left, that is, counterclockwise.

Another series of Bosch washing machines is Logixx 8. On such machines, resetting the program settings is done as follows:

• scroll the programmer to the “Spin” position;
• wait until the machine beeps, and then for 4-5 seconds. hold down the “Functions” key, it is located to the left, above the display;
• while holding the button, scroll the programmer to the “Drain” position;
• release the “Functions” key, set the selector to the “Off” position.

If your Bosch Logixx 8 series washing machine does not have a “Functions” button, then to restart you should use the spin speed adjustment key. Due to these actions, the machine will be reset, and you can try to turn on the desired program again.

To reset settings on Bosch Serie 6 machines, you should:

• set the program selection knob to the “Off” position;
• press the “Start/Pause” key and at the same time turn the programmer one point to the left (after this the machine should enter the service menu and lock the hatch);
• release the “Start/Pause” button;
• move the programmer to the “Off” position.

Information on how to reset the system settings on a Bosch automatic machine is given in the instructions for the equipment.

To check whether the settings were reset, you should activate any washing mode. If the machine starts executing the program, then the reboot helped.Repeated freezing of the machine will indicate a breakdown in the system.

Is a restart always required?

Seeing that the machine has frozen, many people, without hesitation, immediately disconnect the equipment from the power supply. Restarting the washing machine by unplugging the power cord from the outlet is only allowed as a last resort if the machine does not respond to any user commands. This emergency reboot method is unsafe for the equipment.

Why shouldn't you restart your washing machine by unplugging it from the power supply? Firstly, it is impossible to completely reset the settings this way. When the current supply resumes, the machine will start the previously set mode.

Secondly, spontaneous disconnection of the machine from the electrical network is fraught with damage to the control board. Repairing the main control module is a very painstaking and “expensive” task.

Not in all cases the machine freezes due to some serious malfunction. Therefore, before calling a specialist for diagnostics, you can try to independently find out the reason for the washing machine stopping.

First, the running washing program is checked. Often there is no drain or spin due to the cycle settings. For example, when starting a delicate mode, these steps are simply not provided. And the user gets the impression that the machine has not finished working. In such a situation it is enough:

• turn on the washing machine from the “Start” button;
• Use the programmer to select the “Drain and Spin” mode;
• activate the cycle.

A common reason for equipment freezing is overload. If you put too many things in the drum, the washing machine may freeze at any moment. The device will notify you of an error by flashing the display or the corresponding fault code.

To return the machine to working order, you must:

• drain the water from the system by unscrewing the garbage filter;
• wait until the door unlocks;
• take things out of the drum;
• Divide the laundry into batches that do not exceed the maximum permissible load weight and restart the cycle.

Sometimes the washing machine freezes due to a software failure. If a reboot does not help to revive the equipment, you will need the help of a service center specialist. It is not worth repairing the control board yourself without sufficient knowledge and experience. You can only make the situation worse.

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