Bosch Washing machine E42 / F42 error
ErrorE42 / F42
E42 / F42 is identified by Bosch support as a washing-machine motor-speed condition. Follow the official, model-scoped checks and service boundary below.
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Reference source listed as Bosch US official home-appliance error-code support.
Open official source ↗What the code means
a washing-machine motor-speed condition
Isolate the appliance when safe. Stop repeated cycles, isolate power when safe, and arrange Bosch service; do not test live motor wiring. Do not open fixed panels or test live circuits.
Typical symptoms
01E42 / F42 appears on the washing machine display
02The affected function may stop, pause, or behave abnormally
03The code returns when the same model-specific condition remains active
Likely causes
Start with the least invasive explanation and stop if the check requires internal electrical or sealed-system access.
01a washing-machine motor-speed condition
02Confirm the exact model against Bosch's official instructions
Safe next steps
- 1Record the complete E42 / F42 display and the full Bosch washing machine model
- 2Confirm that the displayed code matches the linked official Bosch source
- 3Stop repeated cycles, isolate power when safe, and arrange Bosch service; do not test live motor wiring.
- 4Stop and arrange model-specific service if E42 / F42 returns
Step-by-step repair
- 1Stop repeated cycles, isolate power when safe, and arrange Bosch service; do not test live motor wiring. No internal component replacement is verified from E42 / F42 alone.
Repair details
€Estimated cost
The published checks normally need no replacement part. Internal repair cost is model- and region-specific; obtain a written Bosch service quote after diagnosis.
The published checks normally need no replacement part. Internal repair cost is model- and region-specific; obtain a written Bosch service quote after diagnosis.
⏱Estimated time
External checks take about 5–30 minutes; professional diagnosis and repair time depend on the exact model.
External checks take about 5–30 minutes; professional diagnosis and repair time depend on the exact model.
🔧Tools
Exact Bosch model number and official manual, No internal electrical test tool is permitted
Exact Bosch model number and official manual, No internal electrical test tool is permitted
▣Spare parts
No replacement part is confirmed by E42 / F42 alone. Confirm the exact model, failed component, and manufacturer part number before ordering.
No replacement part is confirmed by E42 / F42 alone. Confirm the exact model, failed component, and manufacturer part number before ordering.
What not to do
- Do not open fixed panels, test live electrical or sealed-system parts, bypass safety devices, or order a component solely from E42 / F42.
Preventive maintenance
- 1Keep the washer level, use the detergent specified by the exact model manual, and keep accessible hoses, locks, and filters clear.
Frequently asked questions
What does E42 / F42 mean?
Bosch identifies it as a washing-machine motor-speed condition.
Can I replace a part from the code alone?
No. Confirm the exact model and manufacturer diagnosis first.
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