Washer stopped. E04 beeps but won't spin or continue any cycle. Have shut off machine but only mak...

Found a manual online, my husband took the round front plate off and we found a SOCK in the place where the water gets to the pump. Thank goodness for my handy-dandy-mr. fix-it man. But how did a sock get in there???Works great, now!

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Once removed, you will see the pump (img_0001). Unscrew the pump cover slowly. There will be water coming out, so be prepared. In my case we had a LOT of water, so I drained it gradually into a couple of large garbage bags. Wrap the bag opening tightly against the pump surround to minimize spills (img_0002).
Once all the water is gone, remove the pump cover and clean out any items trapped in the pump and in the drain from the drum (img_0003). In my case it was some loose change and a small ColorCatcher sheet. Reassemble the pump and you're done.

Also helpful:
http://www.fixya.com/support/t1589624-bosch_nexxt_dlx_washer_open_round_panel





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