Does this guide apply to your appliance?
Match the brand, device type and complete display code. The same code can mean something different on another product family or market; a series name does not confirm every model in that series.
No exact model number is recorded here. Confirm the code in your appliance manual before following a check.
Likely causes
- The water tap is closed or not fully open.
- The inlet hose is kinked, trapped, or blocked.
- An inlet-hose or AquaStop filter is blocked.
- Household water pressure is too low.
- An internal water-inlet or other appliance fault may be present; the code alone cannot confirm this.
What to try
Check the tap and inlet hose
Easy- Pause the washer and check that its water tap is fully open.
- Look for a visibly kinked, trapped, or crushed inlet hose; reposition it only if this can be done safely.
- If the hose appears damaged or the code remains, contact Bosch service.
Check the inlet filters if your manual permits
Moderate- Check your washer’s manual for instructions specific to its model.
- Turn off the water tap before checking or cleaning an inlet filter.
- Clean only as directed in the manual; do not immerse an AquaStop device.
- Reconnect the hose as instructed, turn the tap on, and check for leaks.
This step is marked caution. Stop if you are not qualified to continue.
Consider household water pressure
Easy- If the tap is open and the hose is unobstructed, consider whether water pressure at the home is unusually low.
- If pressure seems low, contact a qualified plumber for assessment.
Contact Bosch service if E17 remains
ProfessionalThis is a service referral, not a do-it-yourself repair procedure.
- If the owner-safe checks do not clear the code, stop troubleshooting the appliance internally.
- Have your washer’s E-Nr. available when contacting Bosch service.
- Ask a qualified technician to assess possible internal faults.
This step is marked professional. Stop if you are not qualified to continue.