In the Bosch washing machine, error F23 is displayed on the display, while the machine stopped in the middle of the washing program. You may have discovered a leak.
All signs indicate that water does not leave the washer as it should.
If you have a model of a machine with electromechanical control without a screen, then it gives an error in its own way. On the panel the speed lamps for 1000-800, 800-600, 600-400 together with the Rinse indicator will glow (blink).
What does error F23 mean?
When the Bosch washing machine shows error F23 on the display, it means that the Aquastop device has worked, which serves to protect against leaks. Therefore, to fix the problem and remove the error, you need to find out the cause of the system.
Let's sort it out in order.
How to reset an error?
Sometimes an error does not indicate a breakdown, but is just a one-time system failure. To immediately check whether it is a failure or a real threat of a breakdown, try resetting the error. The error reset method is simple:
- Turn off the program.
- Unplug the machine (unplug the power cord) for 5-15 minutes.
- Connect the AGR to the network.
- Launch the washing machine. No code? If there is a code, then the error was confirmed.
- If the error does not light up, run the program in which the code appeared. Was the error highlighted again?
- If the code lights up again, the problem is there.If the error didn’t light up again, it may have been a one-time system failure.
If Aquastop worked in the Bosch washer, first of all you are concerned about the question: what to do?
- Disconnect the machine from electricity.
- Turn off the water supply valve.
- If the protection worked in the middle of the washing program and there is water in the tank, drain it through the drain filter.
- Empty the laundry tub.
Now you can check what type of Aquastop system your washing machine is equipped with. Therefore, before looking for and eliminating a malfunction, you need to understand the principle of the Aquastop system.
What does Aquastop mean and how does it work?
A Bosch washing machine equipped with a leakage protection device must have a lower tray. The system is equipped with a foam float and is installed on the inside of the pallet.
In the event of a malfunction and leakage, water fills the pan, the float rises, the control module gives a signal to stop the SM. As a result, an error code 23 is displayed on the scoreboard.
Degree of protection
There are two types of flood protection systems:
Partial protection
The system operates according to the principle indicated above.
In case of an internal malfunction of the Bosch washer and a leak, the float is triggered, and the microsensor sends a signal to the board. As a result, the drain pump pumps water out of the sump.
However, partial Aquastop does not protect against external leaks. If the inlet hose is damaged, there will be no use from protection. In this case, you need to constantly monitor the quality of connections and the state of communication.
Full protection
In addition to the Aquastop sensor, a hose with solenoid valves is provided. When there is a water intake in the tank, the pressure switch notifies the control module - enough. The module sends a signal to the valves, they close, the fence stops. Therefore, in this part of the leakage should not be.
The hose itself is treated with a special sheath, so if damage occurs, water flows through the sheath into the sump, where Aquastop is triggered.
The photo shows the principle of work.
How to solve the problem and reset the error F 23 in the SMA Bosch?
How to fix the error
How to fix the situation:
- Restart your Bosch washing machine by unplugging the plug from the wall outlet for 20 minutes. When the cause is a controller failure, the error disappears after a reboot. The method is effective, if there is no leak, only a malfunction code on the board.
- Check the inlet hose and its connection to the machine. Is there any damage, depressurization of the mount. You may need to replace the hose.
- Inspect the detergent drawer. It happens that it is installed unevenly, so water starts to flow out.
The reason may be in more serious damage. Therefore, it is necessary to check and replace if necessary:
- Pressostat.
- Control module.
- Solenoid hose or its valves.
- Filler pipe.
Unplug the Bosch washer during all operations. If, after repair, the machine no longer gives the F23 error, you did everything right.
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