ERROR CODE EXPLAINED
Bosch Washer
Bosch Washer F16 Error Code
What it means
Bosch says F16 means the washer door is not locked.
Try this first
- Close the washer door until it clicks shut.
- Check for an overloaded drum or laundry caught in the door and correct it.
- Restart the cycle.
Can I keep using it?⚠ Bosch says F16 means the washer door is not locked.
Repair usually required?⚠ Follow only the manufacturer-backed checks listed on this page before replacing parts.
If the error keeps returning
Use the linked official manufacturer support source for additional model-specific guidance.
Official source
Troubleshooting information verified against manufacturer support documentation.
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