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Bosch Washer dr:06 and the Inverter’s Temperature Protection

The inverter in a Vision washer monitors its own heat, and dr:06 shows that its protection has kicked in. Bosch lists a pair of causes: the inverter's temperature sensor reading too high, or a stuck relay.…

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Code
dr:06
Appliance
Washer
Brand
Bosch
Warranty
30-day workmanship

What dr:06 means

The inverter in a Vision washer monitors its own heat, and dr:06 shows that its protection has kicked in. Bosch lists a pair of causes: the inverter's temperature sensor reading too high, or a stuck relay. The remedies start with waiting three to thirty minutes, so the first step is cooling off, not taking anything apart.

Common causes of dr:06

  • Inverter heated by a long or heavy spin
  • Stuck relay on the inverter board
  • Cramped installation that traps heat around the inverter
✓ One safe check you can try

1. Leave the washer idle for thirty minutes with the door ajar. 2. Check that the machine is not jammed into a closet or against a wall with no gap behind it. 3. After the wait, run a short, lightly loaded program. 4. If dr:06 returns quickly, note how long into the cycle it appeared.

! Why to stop there
  • Running another heavy cycle immediately will keep the inverter hot and may trip the protection again.
  • Blocking vents or covering the washer to hide it traps heat.
  • Opening the module while it is hot risks burns and static damage.
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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Will waiting really clear dr:06?

Often. Bosch lists waiting first, and a module that ran hot under a heavy load frequently cools down and recovers. If it returns on light loads, the sensor or relay is the suspect.

How tight a space is too tight?

Leave the gap the manual recommends around the machine, and make sure nothing blocks the area behind and beneath it. Closed cabinets without airflow can add heat.

Does this mean the inverter is failing?

Not necessarily. Protection codes are the module doing its job. Repeated trips on easy loads, though, point to a sensor or relay problem that needs a test.

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