Bosch Exxcel 8 fails to rinse & spin

If it washes but then seems to end the Mixed Wash programme without properly rinsing or spinning, the most likely causes are a draining problem, a load-detection issue, or a programme-specific fault rather than a basic motor fault.

1. Check for a drain issue If the washer cannot empty fully, it will often refuse to spin. Listen at the rinse/spin stage for the drain pump running. Also check whether water is left in the drum at the end. Clean the pump filter and inspect the drain hose for kinks or partial blockage. A partially blocked pump can still drain “a bit” but not well enough for the programme to continue properly.

2. Try other programmes Run a Cotton or Easy Care wash and see if it rinses/spins normally. If the fault only happens on Mixed Wash, that points more towards a control/programme issue or a sensor input affecting that cycle.

3. Check load size and balance Bosch machines can skip or limit spin if the load is too small, too heavy, or tangled. Try a medium-sized load of mixed items, avoiding single heavy towels or one large item.

4. Check spin and rinse options Make sure Reduced Spin, Rinse Hold, or similar options have not been selected by mistake. Sometimes a setting can be stored or accidentally applied to one programme.

5. Consider pressure system issues If the pressure chamber or pressure switch hose is partially blocked, the machine may misread the water level and fail to move correctly into rinse/spin.

Isolate the appliance from the mains before inspecting any internal parts. If the filter and hose checks make no difference, I’d then suspect a pressure system fault, drain pump weakness, or control board/programme fault, and a qualified engineer would be best for further diagnosis.

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