Bosch Washer dr:10, When the Power Limiter Switches the Drive Off

What dr:10 means

On a Vision washer, dr:10 means the motor asked for more power than the inverter allows, so its limiter shut the drive down. Bosch names two causes, an overloaded drum and friction in the mechanism. Its remedies, inspecting the load, the suspension and the door gasket, say it plainly: something is making the drum hard to turn.

Common causes of dr:10

Too much laundry for the program
Worn bearings or tired suspension adding drag
Door gasket scraping the drum

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Remove some laundry so the drum is no more than loosely full. 2. Kill the washer circuit at the breaker first. 3. Open the door and turn the empty drum by hand. 4. Listen and feel for dragging, rumbling or a catch. 5. Restore power and try a small load. A drum that drags points to friction in the machine.

! Why to stop there

Turning the drum with the power connected risks it starting and catching your hand.
Ignoring a rumble can lead to bearing failure, which is a much larger repair.
Overloading again to see if the code clears can overheat the motor.

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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Other Washer codes

dr:19Bosch Washer dr:19 Shows That the Motor Phases Don't Match dr:20Bosch Washer dr:20 Signals a Shorted Inverter Output Stage dr:21Sustained High Voltage and Bosch Washer dr:21 dr:22Bosch Washer dr:22 Reports Failure of the Inverter's Own Temperature Sensor dr:15Bosch Washer dr:15 Gives an Early Warning From the Power Limiter Er:21Bosch Washer Er:21 Reports Too Much Foam Er:22Er:22 on a Bosch Washer That Can't Lock On to the Power Supply Er:24Bosch Washer Er:24 Names the Relay That Feeds the Motor Drive

dr:10dr:10 questions

How much is too much laundry?

The drum should not be packed. A good rule is to leave room for a hand's width above the clothes. Heavy items like blankets count for more than their size.

What does a rumble when I spin the drum mean?

It often means worn bearings or a damaged suspension. Left alone it gets louder and can damage the tub, so it is worth having checked.

Is dr:10 the same as dr:15?

They share causes. dr:15 is the early warning, logged as the motor nears the limit, while dr:10 is the actual shutdown. Fixing the load or friction stops both.