Bosch WGG244A9GB laundry is too wet after spinning
Cause 1 of 6A low spin speed is selected. Source: 18 Troubleshooting, p. 50
First checkThe next time you run a wash cycle, set a higher spin speed.
Causes and checks
A low spin speed is selected. Source: 18 Troubleshooting, p. 50
- The next time you run a wash cycle, set a higher spin speed.
- Start the Spin programme.
Reduced Ironing is activated. Source: 18 Troubleshooting, p. 50
- Select the programmes that are suitable for the type of fabric.
The drain pipe or water outlet hose is blocked. Source: 18 Troubleshooting, p. 50
- Clean the drain pipe and the water outlet hose.
The drain pipe or water drain hose is caught or jammed. Source: 18 Troubleshooting, p. 50
- Ensure that the drain pipe and water drain hose are not kinked or trapped.
The unbalanced load detection system has interrupted the spin cycle because the laundry is unevenly distributed. Source: 18 Troubleshooting, p. 50
- Redistribute the laundry in the drum. Where possible, mix large and small items.
- Start the Spin programme.
The unbalanced load detection system is using a reduced spin speed to eliminate an unbalance. Source: 18 Troubleshooting, p. 50
- Redistribute the laundry in the drum. Where possible, mix large and small items.
- Start the Spin programme.
All 6 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 problems
- Door won't open3 causes in the manual. First: the temperature inside is too high. The door symbol stays lit.
- Water is not drainingBosch lists the same causes and checks as for code E:36 / -10: drain pipe and outlet hose, drain pump, pump cap and cover, hose height and extensions, and detergent dose.
- Programme does not start4 causes in the manual. First: start/Reload was not pressed, or Finish in is set and the machine is waiting.
- Machine is not working at all2 causes in the manual. First: the plug is out, the circuit breaker has tripped, or there is a power cut.
- Water is not coming in or detergent is not dispensed3 causes in the manual. First: start/Reload was not pressed.
- Machine vibrates, moves or is loud during spin2 causes in the manual. First: the machine is not level, or the feet are not locked.
- Heavy foamToo much detergent.
- Detergent residue on the laundry2 causes in the manual. First: the detergent contains insoluble substances that settle on the laundry.
- Water leaks from a hose2 causes in the manual. First: the inlet hose is not connected correctly or securely.
- Banging or rattling from the drain pumpForeign objects are in the drain pump.
- The machine smellsHumidity and detergent residue let bacteria grow, especially after washing mostly at low temperatures.
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.