How to Fix the Bosch Washing Machine F17 Error Code

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Steps:

  1. Unplug the washing machine from the power supply power outlet.
  2. Turn off the power supply cold water supply feeding the washing machine.
  3. Don't work on the inlet hose while the machine is plugged in or the cold water supply is on.
  4. Use this guide for standard and Aqua-Secure models with a rear cold-water inlet filter, not AquaStop models.
  5. Pull the washing machine out only far enough to reach the back.
  6. Don't pull the machine so far that the drain hose or cold water feed hose is stretched.
  7. Remove the drain hose from the U-bend pipe if you need more access behind the machine.
  8. Follow the power supply cold water inlet hose to the rear top corner of the washing machine.
  9. Find the hose connection on the back of the machine.
  10. The small Aqua inlet filter sits inside the machine inlet where the hose attaches.
  11. Place a small bucket or tray under the rear hose connection to catch water.
  12. Some water will drip out, but there shouldn't be much because the water supply is off.
  13. Grip the hose connector by hand and turn it anticlockwise to loosen it.
  14. Keep unscrewing the connector until the hose comes away from the machine.
  15. Place the end of the hose in the bucket or tray so it doesn't drip on the floor.
  16. Use a tissue or rag to dry the filter area inside the inlet.
  17. Drying the filter helps the pliers grip it.
  18. Use pliers to grip the flat end of the filter that sticks out slightly from the inlet.
  19. Pull the filter straight toward you while gently wiggling it free.
  20. Inspect the perforated holes in the filter for grit, dirt, or debris.
  21. Use a brush to scrub debris from the filter holes.
  22. Blow through the filter to clear any remaining blockage.
  23. The filter catches grit from the power supply cold water before it enters the washing machine.
  24. Hold the filter straight and push it back into the inlet with a finger until it seats fully.
  25. Thread the cold water feed hose back onto the inlet by hand.
  26. Make sure the connector starts straight so you don't cross-thread it.
  27. Tighten the hose connector as firmly as you can by hand.
  28. Don't use pliers or another tool to tighten the connector, because the plastic thread can be overtightened.
  29. Slowly turn the power supply cold water supply back on.
  30. Turning the valve slowly reduces the sudden surge of pressurized cold water.
  31. Check the rear hose connection for leaks while the water pressure returns.
  32. If the connection leaks, turn the water off, reseat the hose connector, and hand-tighten it again.
  33. Push the washing machine back into place.
  34. Remove the dispenser drawer if you need more leverage while moving the machine.
  35. Watch the cold water feed hose and drain hose as you push the machine back.
  36. Don't kink the cold water feed hose or drain hose.
  37. Check that the cold water hose is free and not trapped behind the machine.
  38. Place a level on top of the washing machine.
  39. Check that the machine is level.
  40. Adjust the legs underneath the machine if it isn't level.
  41. The legs screw up and down to change the height.
  42. Plug the washing machine back into the power supply outlet.
  43. Run a short fill or wash cycle and confirm that water enters the machine normally.
  44. Check behind the machine again for leaks while the machine fills.
  45. If the F17 error, E17 error, or tap warning returns, recheck that the supply valve is fully open, the hose isn't kinked, and the filter is clean.
  46. Stop here if the machine uses an AquaStop filter, because this guide doesn't cover that filter type.
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