My Bosch Exxcel washer/dryer shows fault F17 when washing, which in my case is probably low water pressure, but it works. Problem is that when using dryer, it stops after about a minute and F17 appears. Can't understand why low water pressure has anything to do with drying- how can I get dryer mode working?

David, March 2008

my bosch exxcel has stopped 1 minute showing on drying program and a key - do I need an engineer?

Sue, March 2013

washing machine ok but dryer does not work - no heat even on dry only

jlw, October 2010

My Bosch washer dryer keeps fusing when filling up ,and the drum only turns once then stops and doesthe same again ,any ideas?

Denise, March 2010

Hi David, I have the same problem, you are right about the lack of water getting into the washer/dryer being the problem. The Bosch washer/dryer I have is a condenser dryer which needs consistent a flow of water for the dryer to work. Do you live in an apartment block? I have found that when the Dishwasher and shower are going at the same time on a particular heavy period for others e.g. Sunday mornings the Fault you have mentioned shows up. I live in Ireland and the water pressure here is not very good which I think further compunds things. In the end (after several call outs and two replacement machines to no avail) I got a separate dryer (tricity bendix) to get around the problem.
I believe the problem to be over-engineering, the Bosch machines are too sensitive!
Hope this helps!

J Keating, April 2008

Had a Bosch washer only or a while from new got them to admit to a known problem with water pressure faults.
Some condensing dryers use water in the drying cycle. I know it sounds obvious but you havn't got filters/gauzes in the water supply hoses that are blocked have you? Good Luck

Horse, March 2008