Bosch washing machine e30 error
Not enough water is coming in, or the water level measurement has failed. With this message the machine starts to drain.
Cause 1 of 5The tap is turned off. Source: 18 Troubleshooting, p. 43
First checkTurn on the tap.
Causes and checks
The tap is turned off. Source: 18 Troubleshooting, p. 43
- Turn on the tap.
The water inlet hose is kinked or jammed. Source: 18 Troubleshooting, p. 43
- Ensure that the water inlet hose is not kinked or jammed.
The filters in the water inlet are blocked. Source: 18 Troubleshooting, p. 43
- Clean the filters in the water inlet.
The mains water pressure is low. Bosch gives no remedy on the appliance; it needs at least 100 kPa (1 bar). Source: 18 Troubleshooting; 2 Preventing material damage, p. 43
- No remedial action is possible on the appliance.
The water level measurement system is defective. Source: 18 Troubleshooting, pp. 43–44
- Wait about 5 minutes until the draining ends.
- Switch the machine off to reset the message, then switch it on again.
Bosch Customer Service If the message appears again, call Bosch Customer Service. Contact: bosch-home.co.uk/.
All 5 causes checked. Contact Bosch Customer Service.
Service
If the checks above do not clear it, contact Bosch Customer Service, bosch-home.co.uk/. United Kingdom. Contact details are in the service directory supplied with the machine. Source: 20 Customer Service, p. 54
Other WGG244A9GB codes
- E:36 / -10: The water is not draining. Bosch lists blockages in the drain path, a loose pump cap or cover, a drain hose mounted too high and too much detergent.
- E:30 / -20: Bosch lists a defective solenoid valve, too much detergent, or water added to the machine during operation.
- E:10 / -00, -10 or -20: The pump of the i-DOS intelligent dosing system is blocked.
- E:60 / -2B: The unbalance detection stopped the spin because the laundry is unevenly distributed.
- Other E codes: A malfunction. Bosch gives no owner remedy.
- Door symbol flashing: The door is not closed properly.
- Detergent drawer symbol lit: The detergent drawer is not pushed in fully, or its i-DOS pump unit is missing.
- i-DOS dispenser symbol flashing: That i-DOS dispenser is below its minimum fill level.
- Drum clean reminder flashing: No programme at 60 °C or above has run for a long time, and the drum needs cleaning.
- Childproof lock symbol flashing: The childproof lock is on and a control was used. A steady symbol means the lock is on.
Sources
- User manual and installation instructions, Washing machine WGG244A9GB. BSH Hausgeräte GmbH. Document 9001640606, revision A, 60 pages, en-GB. media3.bsh-group.com (PDF). Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
Page numbers are the numbers printed in the manual. Where this page and the manual differ, follow the manual.