Please do take care to read the information thoroughly as it is there to help you understand fault codes and to keep you safe. There are also some help, tips and hints with a lot of the fault codes published here that you usually will not find anywhere else and, as we learn, we add more information so if you can't find what you need please ask in the forums.
Before using this section please understand that fault or error codes are used as a diagnostic aid, they are not a replacement for diagnostic skill on the part of the person repairing the product and are not in any way usually going to point to the precise component that is faulty. All they do is give you an idea of where to start looking for the fault.
Bush Washing Machine Error Codes
These error code explanations can help you diagnose a problem with your Bush Washing Machine.
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Error 1
Washing machine door lock has failed to operate or respond
- Issue:
Washing machine door lock has failed to operate or respond
The washing machine has detected an error with the door safety lock or interlock preventing operation.
- Advice:
- Check door is closed and latched correctly
- Check wiring
- Check door lock
Error 2
Water drain time out or failure
- Issue:
Water drain time out or failure
The washing machine has failed to drain the water in a reasonable time, nominally in six minutes.
- Advice:
- Check that filter is not blocked or obstructed
- Check drain hose is clear of any blockage or obstruction
- Check wiring to drain pump
- Check drain pump is not defective
- Check level sensor or switch
- Check wiring to level sensor
Error 3
Not drained in time allowed - washing machine fails to drain water
- Issue:
Not drained in time allowed - washing machine fails to drain water
- Advice:
- Check that filter is not blocked or obstructed
- Check drain hose is clear of any blockage or obstruction
- Check wiring to drain pump
- Check drain pump is not defective
- Check level sensor or switch
- Check wiring to level sensor
Error 4
Washing machine has detected problem with the wash heater
- Issue:
Washing machine has detected problem with the wash heater
For this error code you need to check both the water heater or element and thermistor, the washing machine is reporting a fault on the heating circuit with this fault code but it is not capable of identifying exactly where the fault actually lies.
- Advice:
- Check water heating element
- Check heater for contunuity
- Check thermistor or temperature sensor
- Check the thermistor resistance
- Check wiring to water heating element
- Check connections to water heating element and temperature sensor
Error 5
Not drained in time allowed - washing machine fails to drain water
- Issue:
Not drained in time allowed - washing machine fails to drain water
- Advice:
- Check water supply is on, clear and not frozen
- Check the air chamber and pressure sensor hose for blockages
- Check water inlet valve
- Check wiring to water inlet valve
- Check connections to water inlet valve
- Check the main control PCB
Error 6
Motor heat protector error or failure
- Issue:
Motor heat protector error or failure
The washing machine has detected an error on the washing machine's main drive motor circuit in relation to teh overheat protector within the motor itself.
- Advice:
- Check motor connector block
- Check motor carbon brushes where fitted
- Check wiring
- Check tacho connections
- Check motor
Error 7
Motor error or failure
- Issue:
Motor error or failure
The washing machine has detected an error on the washing machine's main drive motor circuit but, like other errors cannot pimpoint he exact location or nature of the fault.
- Advice:
- Check motor connector block
- Check motor carbon brushes where fitted
- Check wiring
- Check tacho connections
- Check motor
Error 8
Washing machine has detected an overfill situation
- Issue:
Washing machine has detected an overfill situation
This error code can be caused by overfoaming which is a result of overloading or by overdosing or, incorrect detergent as the pressure sensor will falsely read that there is too much water in the washing machine.
Also check the pressure sensor and that the machine has not actually overfilled with water.
- Advice:
- Check for overfoaming or over soaping
- Check the air chamber and the pressure switch hose
- Check water level sensor
- Check wiring to water pressure sensor
- Check connections to water level sensor
- Check main electronic controller
UNb
Washing machine has detected an out of balance situation
- Issue:
Washing machine has detected an out of balance situation
This error code is caused by an imbalanced of incorrect load in the washing machine
- Advice:
- Check for overfoaming or over soaping
- Check the air chamber and the pressure switch hose
- Check water level sensor
- Check wiring to water pressure sensor
- Check connections to water level sensor
- Check main electronic controller
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