Dryer Diagnostics

Bosch Dryer
Error Codes

Meanings, severity levels, safe checks you can perform, and when to call a technician.

Enter the code shown on your dryer display

Is it safe to keep using it?

Depends on code severity. Low/Medium codes often allow continued use, High severity requires immediate stop.

Can error codes be reset?

Some codes clear after power cycle. Persistent codes indicate underlying issues needing repair.

When should I stop using it?

Stop immediately for water leak codes, burning smell, or any High severity error.

Most Common Codes

E56 E63 E36 E28 E08 E16 E06 E03 E04 E01

All Codes

E01 E03 E04 E06 E08 E16 E28 E36 E56 E63

Error Code Directory

Click any code for detailed troubleshooting steps

Low Medium High

Code Meaning Severity Common Symptom

E01 Overheating Protection High The dryer stops abruptly during operation and the exterior casing feels very hot. View E03 Condensation Tank Full Low The dryer pauses mid-cycle and the water tank indicator illuminates on the display. View E04 Drum Overloaded Low The drum rotates very slowly or stalls completely under the weight of the load. View E06 Heating Element Fault High The drum turns but air coming out is room temperature — no warming at all. View E08 Temperature Sensor Fault Medium Laundry comes out either scorching hot and stiff, or still damp. View E16 Door Opened Mid-Cycle Low The drum stops rotating and the dryer pauses mid-cycle. View E28 Secondary Temp Sensor Fault Medium Clothes come out over-dried or under-dried because the dryer cannot cross-check temperature readings. View E36 Drum Motor Error High The dryer powers on but the drum stays completely still. View E56 Control Board Comm Error High The control panel display is dark, shows random characters, or flickers. View E63 Power Module Failure High No lights, no display, no fan — the dryer appears completely dead. View