What causes the smell in my washing machine?

You’ve noticed a smell in the washing machine? That shouldn’t happen but can certainly occur if you wash a lot at low temperatures and use a small amount of detergent. You should therefore wash regularly at 60º C or higher and also use the correct amount of detergent, in accordance with the manufacturer and amount of laundry.

Apart from that, we recommend you use the washing machine cleaner tested by Bosch. Please also check the water outlet of your washing machine. Smells sometimes occur when water runs back into the machine. Make sure this isn’t the case in your house.

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Our Service

We are here to help, before and after your purchase.

Phone: 02-495-2424

Monday to Sunday: 8am to 6pm (including public holidays)

Help is on the way: arrange a Bosch technician visit.

If you experience any problems with your home appliance, you can arrange a visit from a Bosch service technician.

Phone: 02-495-2424

Instruction Manual

Download our manuals to help you get a quick start to operate your appliance.

Locate the rating plate

Identify your appliance to find your E-Nr (model) and FD (producion) number. You need these for product registration and booking your repair service.