What to check, in order
- Open the tap fully
And check the hose isn't kinked.
- Do a bucket test
Turn the tap off and unscrew the hose. Hold a bucket under the tap and open it fully for one minute: you should get about 10 litres (2.5 gallons). If you get less, it's a plumbing problem: call a plumber.
- Clean the inlet filter
With the tap off and the hose undone, clean the filter at the hose connection with a small brush. On hoses without AquaStop, the filter at the machine end can be pulled out with pliers.
When to call an engineer
If it keeps happening with good flow and clean filters.
Parts people end up buying
Only if the checks above point to a part. Match it to your model number first: it's on a label inside the door, around the door frame or on the back.
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Quick answers
What does the Bosch E17 error code mean?
The washer couldn't take in enough water in the time allowed. Older models show F17.
Can I fix Bosch E17 myself?
Very easy (about 15 minutes). Start with: open the tap fully; do a bucket test; clean the inlet filter. If it keeps happening with good flow and clean filters.
Is Bosch E17 worth repairing?
Worth fixing. Usually free, and at worst an inexpensive valve.
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