Bosch Washing Machine

Bosch Washing Machine E19 error

Heating fault

Needs a technicianReported by one source — verify

Try a reset once. If it comes back, a trained technician should repair it.

Also shown as: F19

We found this meaning in only one secondary source. Confirm it with your user manual or brand customer care before any repair.

What it means

The water or oven did not heat up as expected, or the heating circuit has a fault.

Common causes

Faulty heating element
Temperature sensor fault
Hard-water scale on the heater
Wiring or board fault

Try this at home first

Tick each step as you go

Switch off and restart
Meanwhile use a cold programme if you need to

When to call a technician

A technician should test the heater and sensor. Don’t open the appliance — it uses mains voltage.

Safety first

Always switch off at the wall socket or MCB before touching any part. Do not open the outdoor unit, control boards or gas pipes yourself — they carry high voltage and pressure.

Frequently asked questions

What does E19 mean on a Bosch Washing Machine?

Heating fault. The water or oven did not heat up as expected, or the heating circuit has a fault.

Can I fix Bosch Washing Machine error E19 myself?

You can try a reset first: Switch off and restart. If the code returns, call a technician.

Is it safe to keep using the Washing Machine with E19?

Avoid repeated restarts; running with this fault can cause more damage.

Other Bosch Washing Machine codes

E16 Door / lid not closed or not locking E17 Water not filling / water supply problem E18 Water not draining E21 Motor / drum rotation fault E23 Water leak detected E29 Water not filling / water supply problem

All Bosch Washing Machine error codes

Same code on other brands

F19 Power supply voltage problemHaier AC

Sources

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Last checked: 2026-10-20