Washing machine flashed error code " F18" . Wat is that? How to clthes out of the machine when it is not spinning and flashing the error code.

If it is a F18 error,t means that the pump out time is too long. Most likely clogged filter.
Open panel on the bottom right, drain the water out using the left hose and remove the filter plug. Have a look and clear obstructions.
That should help.

Hi Jeff, As you can see there's 3 different Bosh washing machine models, Hope you can find your error code.... CHEERS..

Bosch Washing Machine Fault Codes

F16 - Door lock error
F17 - Inlet valve error detected
F18 - Drain error detected
F23 - Anti flood device has been activated
F34 - Door lock error
F42 - Motor fault
F43 - Motor fault
F44 - Motor fault

Bosch WAE Range Washing Machine Fault Codes

F16 - Door lock problem
F17 - Inlet valve
F18 - Drain pump
F21 - Motor
F23 - Anti flood system activated

Bosch WFP Range Washing Machine Fault Codes

F01 - Water intake timeout
F02 - Heating timeout
F03 - Draining timeout
F04 - Motor fault
F05 - Uncontrolled motor startup
F06 - Short on NTC Detected on hot water intake
F07 - Open circuit NTC Open circuit wiring
F08 - Door open when program started
F09 - Unexpected heating
F10 - Communication error
F11 - Overheating
F12 - Short circuit
F13 - Mains voltage too high
F14 - Mains voltage too low
F15 - Faulty temperature sensor on motor PCB
F16 - Faulty rinse sensor Displayed only in test

The speed senser may be out.

have you CHECKED the filter is clean



leave feed back

F18 error code means that the filter is blocked.

Look around for a propeller shaped part, it should be able to spin freely. If not, remove the debris so that it is unblocked.

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If your lights are flashing, use these codes to pinpoint the error.

These codes are reading from the top neon down.

F01....OFF, OFF, OFF, Flash, OFF.
F02....OFF, OFF, Flash, OFF, OFF.
F03....OFF, OFF, Flash, Flash, OFF.
F04....OFF, Flash, OFF, OFF, OFF.
F05....OFF, Flash, OFF, Flash, OFF.
F06....OFF, Flash, Flash, OFF, OFF.
F07....OFF, Flash, Flash, Flash, OFF.
F08....Flash, OFF, OFF, OFF, OFF.
F09....Flash, OFF, OFF, Flash, OFF.
F10....Flash, OFF, Flash, OFF, OFF.
F11....Flash, OFF, Flash, Flash, OFF.
F12....Flash, Flash, OFF, OFF, OFF.
F13....Flash, Flash, OFF, Flash, OFF.
F14....Flash, Flash, Flash, OFF, OFF.
F15....Flash, Flash, Flash, Flash, OFF.
f16....OFF, OFF, OFF, OFF, Flash.
F17....OFF, OFF, OFF, Flash, Flash.
F18....OFF, OFF, ON, OFF, OFF. Fault on control board, check Eeprom.
these are the codes and this is what they mean

f01 light 4, motor triac
f02 light 3 motor, jammed/ tacho
f03 lights 3&4 Ntc fault
f04 light 2. pressure sw stuck on empty
f05 lights 2&4, pressure sw stuck on full
f06 lights 2&3, N/A?
f07 lights 2&3&4 heater relay
f08 light 1. heater relay
f09 lights 1&4 eprom/setup error
f10 lights 1&3, pressure switch not sensing
f11 lights 1&3&4, pump/draining error
f12 lights 1&2, communication error
f13 lights 1&2&4, dryer ntc/ fan motor
f14 lights 1&2&3, dryer heater
f15 lights 1&2&3&4, dryer heater relay
f16 N/A
f17 light 4, door lock
f18 light 3 comms error (3 phase motor) power board

also try checking this manual
http://imagebank.indesitcompany.co.uk/brochures_online/pdf/Hotpoint/Laundry/WFseries_19504110305_Jan05_book.pdf

may be the pressure switch, or the rubber tube up to the pressure switch blocked