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Bosch dishwasher error codes

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What does your Bosch dishwasher error code mean? 15 codes from official Bosch dishwasher documentation. Select a code for causes, how to fix it safely and when to call a pro. Bosch Dishwasher Error Codes: Troubleshooting Guide (Bosch) (opens in a new tab) ↗.

4 of these 15 Bosch dishwasher pages are marked call-a-pro because the source document points at gas, venting, refrigerant, high voltage or a control the manual does not leave to a homeowner. The other 11 start with a check the document describes, then say when to stop.

Related guides: Dishwasher Leak Codes: E15, AE, LC and Suds · Dishwasher Temperature, Detergent and Limescale Codes · Dishwasher Will Not Drain: E24, C1, OE and 5C · Dishwasher Will Not Fill: E16, H2O, IE and 4C.

E01dishwasher

Heat pump motor circuit fault at the main control board.

Basic checks first
E09dishwasher

Heat pump internal heater fault.

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E12dishwasher

Limescale build-up in the heat pump.

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E14dishwasher

Flow meter failure: Bosch says E14 indicates a flow meter failure or an issue with water flowing into the dishwasher or the filling system.

Call a pro
E15dishwasher

Leakage protection activated: the safety switch has detected water in the base of the dishwasher.

Call a pro
E16 / E17dishwasher

Water inflow problem: water may not be able to enter the dishwasher or the filling system.

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E18dishwasher

Water flow problem: the water level is too low, or water is not being pumped correctly.

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E19dishwasher

Detergent dispenser solenoid circuit fault.

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E20dishwasher

Heat pump internal heater fault. Bosch uses this same sentence for E09.

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E21dishwasher

Heat pump blocked: Bosch says E21 means the dishwasher's heat pump is blocked.

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E22dishwasher

Blocked filter: food particles have clogged the dishwasher filter, which needs cleaning regularly.

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E23dishwasher

Drain pump problem: Bosch says E23 indicates an issue with the drain pump, which happens when the pump is blocked, clogged, or faulty.

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E24dishwasher

Not draining properly: the drain filter is blocked.

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E25dishwasher

Drain pump blocked, or the drain pump cover is loose or missing.

Basic checks first
E27dishwasher

Low supply voltage: Bosch says the house power supply to the dishwasher is too low.

Call a pro

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Source: Bosch Dishwasher Error Codes: Troubleshooting Guide (Bosch) (opens in a new tab) ↗ · Last updated

Power off firstSwitch the dishwasher off at its breaker and let the tub cool before you clean a filter or reach into the base.