Bosch flashing F23 fault and door wont open tried to reset by manually draining and resetting power but no joy

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If you manually drain by lowering to drain hose into a bucket, you should be able to release the door lock by turning off the mains power. You can also try a reset.

https://www.google.com/search?q=Bosch+Series+2+front+loader+washing+machine+reset

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I have never heard this before, but worth a try

Resetting your washing machine

• First, you should perform a general reset of the machine. Turn the machine off at the power outlet, wait for one minute, and then turn it back on.
• If you see no change, you can try a Master Reset. This will reset all of the onboard componentry and is often successfully used by appliance technicians. Open and close the door of the washing machine 6 times within 12 seconds. Then, run the rinse/spin cycle without clothing to see if your problems are resolved. If it drains, problem solved!

• Nothing in the manual
• https://media3.bosch-home.com/Documents/9001346934_B.pdf

https://www.hunker.com/13410561/how-to-reset-a-bosch-washer

Hi Jeff, As you can see there's 3 different Bosh washing machine models, Hope you can find your error code.... CHEERS..

Bosch Washing Machine Fault Codes

F16 - Door lock error
F17 - Inlet valve error detected
F18 - Drain error detected
F23 - Anti flood device has been activated
F34 - Door lock error
F42 - Motor fault
F43 - Motor fault
F44 - Motor fault

Bosch WAE Range Washing Machine Fault Codes

F16 - Door lock problem
F17 - Inlet valve
F18 - Drain pump
F21 - Motor
F23 - Anti flood system activated

Bosch WFP Range Washing Machine Fault Codes

F01 - Water intake timeout
F02 - Heating timeout
F03 - Draining timeout
F04 - Motor fault
F05 - Uncontrolled motor startup
F06 - Short on NTC Detected on hot water intake
F07 - Open circuit NTC Open circuit wiring
F08 - Door open when program started
F09 - Unexpected heating
F10 - Communication error
F11 - Overheating
F12 - Short circuit
F13 - Mains voltage too high
F14 - Mains voltage too low
F15 - Faulty temperature sensor on motor PCB
F16 - Faulty rinse sensor Displayed only in test

F23 is flood protection in base of machine activated. Pull machine forward onto a towel, pivot if 45 degrees forward onto the front feet (ie lift back feet of the floor about a foot) If water runs out from under the machine this will prove this. You will find that the machine will probably work ok now, but you will have to trace the leak of it will reoccur. likely causes are tear in door seal, leaky inlet valve, blocked dispenser inlet or as simple as something was caught in door on previous cycle allowing water to run down the front of the unit and into the base.
Hope this helps

Hi.

If you have Bosch, Baumatic, or any other machine built by Bosch, then F43 is a motor issue:

Error F43 : Motor fault: do an emergency drain through the drain access in the front bottom side (see manual). Open door and check ig the drum rotates free when spin by hand. Disconnect power before performing maintenance.

Regards.

Ginko

F23 that it indicates a leak into the base of the appliance.

You'll need to unplug the appliance and take the rear cover off.

Check for a spillage and if there is an anti flood device in the base, ensure it's reset/working or replace it.

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F23 that it indicates a leak into the base of the appliance.

You'll need to unplug the appliance and take the rear cover off.

Check for a spillage and if there is an anti flood device in the base, ensure it's reset/working or replace it.

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The door is probably locked, because the water is still draining. If this is not the answer, the the suction between the dor and the opening is too strong and you must get it weakened by a professional. There is one more solution, and that is to unplug the machine, reset it, and then try opening the door.

F23 that it indicates a leak into the base of the appliance.

You'll need to unplug the appliance and take the rear cover off.

Check for a spillage and if there is an anti flood device in the base, ensure it's reset/working or replace it.

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Typically you could possibly have a leak in the base or sump which activates a little float switch. This in turn switches the drain pump on continuously and deactivates the programing cycle.Sort out the leak.