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Bosch Washer WGE03408GB
No model-specific codes verified in this database
Record the exact display message and complete model suffix before using a troubleshooting guide.
This troubleshooting page covers the Bosch WGE03408GB, a Series 2 front-load washing machine for the United Kingdom market. Bosch confirms the product and key features on its regional listing. A Bosch manual bearing this exact base model number supplies the documented display and maintenance advice below. The source inventory does not specify the two-digit E-Nr slash version, so check that suffix before applying a procedure.
Bosch Series 2 8 kg front-load washing machine WGE03408GB Error Codes
No manufacturer-confirmed error symbols are currently recorded for this exact model. This does not prove that the appliance cannot display a code or warning.
No verified code list available. Use the matching model manual or manufacturer support for unexplained display messages.
The directory currently provides no verified error-code table for this model. Check the official model manual and symptom advice; do not apply generic codes from another appliance.
Safety first
Do not remove panels or touch internal wiring, the motor or the pump electrics. Hot wash water can scald. Keep the door shut while the drum turns; disconnect power only when safe before any manual-directed maintenance. Stop and request service for damaged wiring, burning smell or water near electrics.
Quick help
| What you see | Safe next step | When to request service |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown display or error | Photograph the exact characters and note when the message appeared. Compare with this model’s manual and E-Nr suffix. | Repeated error, abnormal cycle, leak or hazard. |
| Wash cycle will not drain | Check the accessible outlet hose only. Follow Bosch’s model manual for any pump cleaning; let trapped water cool first. | Persistent drainage failure or leaking. |
| A leak, sparking, burning smell or damaged power cable | Stop using the appliance. Do not remove covers or attempt a powered test. | Contact qualified service immediately. |
Error codes and display messages
The following display forms appear in a Bosch user manual titled for WGE03408GB. Their meanings are taken from that manual, not a general Bosch brand list. The two-digit E-Nr version after the slash was not supplied in the inventory, so confirm your appliance’s documentation before carrying out any maintenance.
| Display code | Meaning and safe first check | Evidence and model status |
|---|---|---|
E:36 -10 | Water is not draining. Check the visible outlet hose and drain connection for kinks or blockage. | Bosch manual p. 30–31 Confirmed in the named Bosch base-model manual; match your /xx variant |
E:30 -80 | Water is not draining. Check the visible outlet hose and drain connection for kinks or blockage. | Bosch manual p. 30–31 Confirmed in the named Bosch base-model manual; match your /xx variant |
E:18 | Water is not draining. Check the visible outlet hose and drain connection for kinks or blockage. | Bosch manual p. 30–31 Confirmed in the named Bosch base-model manual; match your /xx variant |
E:36 -25 -26 | Drain pump blocked. Consult the specific pump-cleaning section of the Bosch manual. | Bosch manual p. 30–31 Confirmed in the named Bosch base-model manual; match your /xx variant |
E:60 -2B | Spin stopped due to uneven laundry. Once the drum has stopped and the door unlocks, redistribute the load as described by Bosch.. | Bosch manual p. 31 Confirmed in the named Bosch base-model manual; match your /xx variant |
E:32 | Spin stopped due to uneven laundry. Once the drum has stopped and the door unlocks, redistribute the load as described by Bosch.. | Bosch manual p. 31 Confirmed in the named Bosch base-model manual; match your /xx variant |
H:32 | Spin stopped due to uneven laundry. Once the drum has stopped and the door unlocks, redistribute the load as described by Bosch.. | Bosch manual p. 31 Confirmed in the named Bosch base-model manual; match your /xx variant |
E:30 -10 | Water inlet or water-level problem. Check the water tap and externally visible inlet hose; consult the manual before any filter cleaning.. | Bosch manual p. 31 Confirmed in the named Bosch base-model manual; match your /xx variant |
E:30 -20 | Critical malfunction / controlled draining. Turn off the supply tap as Bosch directs. | Bosch manual p. 31–32 Confirmed in the named Bosch base-model manual; match your /xx variant |
Common problems
Water remains after a wash
What you notice: Water remains after a wash.
What to check: First inspect the accessible drain-hose path for kinks and note any exact display. Cleaning a pump is model-specific: follow the cited manual's isolation and hot-water precautions, not a video for another model.
When to stop: Water is hot, the appliance leaks, the pump cannot be accessed safely, or the draining fault returns.
Little water enters or cycle stops
What you notice: Little water enters or cycle stops.
What to check: Confirm the supply tap is open and the exposed inlet hose is not trapped. A blocked filter or defective level sensor cannot be distinguished from the symbol alone; use Bosch's troubleshooting page.
When to stop: The inlet warning repeats, water collects under the machine, or the manual says to book service.
Washer does not spin normally
What you notice: Washer does not spin normally.
What to check: Wait until the drum stops and the door unlocks. Check whether laundry is unevenly distributed; only redistribute if Bosch's directions and the display permit.
When to stop: The machine is unstable, makes harsh mechanical noise, or repeatedly stops its spin cycle.
Manual and support
The rating-plate E-Nr can include a slash and a two-digit production-version identifier. This inventory supplies the base model only. Compare the E-Nr, language and market before following a procedure.
- Bosch UK product details
- Read the Bosch WGE03408GB user manual (PDF)
- Find manuals and service from Bosch UK
Manual evidence: User manual and installation instructions WGE03408GB, document 9001911341_E, troubleshooting pp. 30–32; E-Nr /xx not supplied.
Sources and author
- Bosch UK product details
- Bosch model-specific user manual (WGE03408GB)
- Regional Bosch support and manuals
By Ahmad Raza. Last checked: 15 October 2026. No technical reviewer or hands-on testing is claimed.
Source confidence: Bosch official listing establishes model identity and published features.
Named fault codes are present in an official manual titled for the base model; the /xx E-Nr production version still needs checking.
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