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E1010 / E10-10 narrows attention to intelligent-dosing pump is blocked or cannot operate normally on applicable models on the applicable Bosch washing machine platform. Keep the full model number with the code for accurate diagnosis.
A Bosch washing machine showing E1010 / E10-10 is reporting a condition associated with intelligent-dosing pump is blocked or cannot operate normally on applicable models. Use the code as a starting point, then pair it with the full model/E-Nr and the way the appliance behaves.
The guidance below stays at the owner-safe level: observe the symptom, check only accessible items supported by the model documentation, and stop before opening protected electrical, water, gas, or mechanical systems.
At a glance
- Code: E1010 / E10-10
- Appliance: Bosch Washing Machine
- Verified meaning: intelligent-dosing pump is blocked or cannot operate normally on applicable models
- Diagnostic direction: the door, latch, or locking system
- Service area context: San Francisco; confirm coverage by ZIP code
How to read this warning
The technical anchor for E1010 / E10-10 is intelligent-dosing pump is blocked or cannot operate normally on applicable models. That description should remain unchanged when the page is imported. What can vary is the hardware behind the condition, so the model/E-Nr and the observed behavior are necessary context.
For this reason, E1010 / E10-10 should be used to narrow the troubleshooting path toward the door, latch, or locking system, not as automatic proof that one specific component has failed.
Symptoms that add diagnostic context
Before changing settings or cycling power, note what the appliance is doing. Useful observations include:
- The appliance might refuse to start.
- The selected program can stop unexpectedly.
- The door can remain locked or fail to lock.
- The control can fail to recognize the expected door position.
Where diagnosis may need to look
Based on the source record, diagnosis may need to consider the following possibilities without assuming any one of them is confirmed:
- The door not reaching its expected position.
- A damaged latch, hook, or lock mechanism.
- A door sensor or switch fault.
- Wiring or electronic control failure in the interlock path.
Safe checks before service
- Confirm clothing, cookware, or another object is not preventing normal closure.
- Look over the visible latch area for obvious debris or physical damage.
- Avoid force a locked door and do not bypass the interlock.
These steps are meant to gather useful information without exposing live wiring, bypassing an interlock, defeating a leak-protection device, or opening a system the owner documentation does not designate for user access.
Safety stop conditions
Do not continue operating an appliance with a door that cannot latch securely or with a defeated safety interlock.
What service needs to determine
A returning door code with normal external alignment requires testing of the lock/switch, wiring, and model-specific control path. The useful service history includes when the code appears, whether it is repeatable, and what changed immediately before it.
A useful service request includes the exact display, what the appliance was doing immediately before the warning, and which external checks were already completed.
Before parts or service are selected
The full rating-label model number is important. A code meaning documented on one Bosch washer platform should not be assumed to apply to every generation without verification.
FAQ
For the source record used here, E1010 / E10-10 is associated with intelligent-dosing pump is blocked or cannot operate normally on applicable models. The complete model/E-Nr still matters because Bosch can use different hardware and diagnostic logic across product families.
Do not continue if the warning is accompanied by the stop conditions listed above. Water near electrical parts, leaking, smoke, a burning odor, sparking, or repeated breaker trips are reasons to leave the appliance off and arrange service.
Where the Bosch documentation for the exact model allows a normal power reset, use it once after recording the code. A returning warning means the underlying condition still needs attention; repeated resets are not a repair.
Not necessarily. An error code narrows the detected condition or system. The model number, symptoms, and model-specific testing are still needed before selecting a component.
Have the full Bosch model/E-Nr, the exact E1010 / E10-10 display, the cycle stage or operating state when it appears, the visible symptoms, and the safe checks already completed.
Bosch service in the San Francisco area
Does Bosch washing machine code E1010 / E10-10 keep returning?
If E1010 / E10-10 remains active or returns, request Bosch washing machine diagnosis for the San Francisco service area. Include the complete model/E-Nr, the exact code, a short symptom description, and your ZIP code so service coverage can be confirmed.
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Technical source: https://www.bosch-home.com/ne/service/get-support/get_support_st4/get_support_st4_washing_machines_static_page
Model compatibility: Bosch reuses codes across series and model years, so E10 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.