Appliance Fault Codes

What that error code means — and what you can safely check

Bosch washing machine E02 error code

E02 means motor fault. The motor is not responding as expected. On older Bosch machines this is normally carbon brush wear; on newer machines, a motor or wiring fault.

Often fixable at home · Fault type: Electrical/hardware

Safe checks, in order of likelihood

  1. Unplug, wait 1 minute, plug back in and restart — clears one-off sensor trips.
  2. Check the drum turns freely by hand with the machine off.
  3. Check for a burning smell — if present, stop and unplug.

Call a professional when…

If the code returns after these checks, book a qualified engineer.

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