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Bosch Tumble dryer DR: Door not properly shut or door switch issue

On supported Bosch tumble dryer models, DR may indicate door not properly shut or door switch issue. Verify your exact model before diagnosis.

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Model compatibility has not been independently verified

Earlier archive data contained suggested model or series names. Without a clear model/code table in a manufacturer manual, these names are no longer displayed as verified matches.

This is general brand/device guidance; check the model label and official manual.

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What does DR mean?

On supported Bosch tumble dryer models, DR may indicate door not properly shut or door switch issue. Verify your exact model before diagnosis.

Source and model applicability: Bosch ABD kurutma makinesi aileleri; Türkiye modeli için E-Nr ile doğrulayın.

Manufacturer document consulted

Üretici hata kodu listesi ile genel anlam eşleştirildi; tek tek model/seri uyumu ayrıca doğrulanmadı. The manufacturer lists common families; no single specific model was validated for this entry.

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Safe checks to try

  1. 01

    Record the exact error and model

    Observation only

    Record Bosch DR, the full model label and the cycle/mode. Manufacturer meaning: Door not properly shut or door switch issue. Check that the published source applies to your series.

    What to look for: The exact model prevents using instructions for a different appliance family.

  2. 02

    Inspect for door obstruction

    Observation only

    Check for trapped clothing or debris at the door; never force the latch.

    What to look for: A blocked seal can prevent closing.

  3. 03

    Close the door normally

    Observation only

    Use normal pressure only; do not bypass the interlock.

    What to look for: Repeated faults need a service check.

For a qualified service technician

An authorized technician should assess the component associated with 'Door not properly shut or door switch issue' and verify the relevant signals and protections against the exact model service manual. Internal electrical and refrigerant work is not suitable for home repair.

Do not open electrical panels, sealed refrigerant lines, gas connections, heating elements or powered mechanisms at home.

After the issue is addressed

Confirm that DR no longer appears during the normal user cycle. Retest according to the exact model manual; if it reappears, stop and contact authorized support.

Manufacturer references

Region and model family vary. These source links are not proof of compatibility with every Bosch appliance.