Bosch · Dishwashers
Bosch Dishwasher E16 or E17: Water-Inlet Checks
THE SHORT ANSWER
A problem with water entering the dishwasher or its filling system.
Bosch groups E16 and E17 as water-entry or filling-system errors. Start with the inlet hose: the manufacturer asks owners to check for kinks or damage.
Look at the safely accessible inlet hose for a sharp bend or visible damage.
E16E17Do not pull out a connected dishwasher or disconnect a pressurized hose for this check.
WHAT YOU MAY NOTICE
Symptoms to record
- E16 or E17 appears on the display.
UNDERSTAND THE POSSIBILITIES
Causes & useful observations
A code identifies a condition. It does not, by itself, confirm which part needs repair.
| Possible cause | What to look for | Safe check / next step |
|---|---|---|
| Kinked or damaged inlet hose | A visible bend or damaged section may be present. | Inspect the accessible section without disconnecting it. |
| Unresolved filling-system issueService may be needed | No safe, visible hose issue explains the code. | Request model-specific support. |
WORK THROUGH THE BASICS
Safe troubleshooting checks
Use the checkboxes to keep track as you read. Stop at any warning or step that does not match your appliance.
Keep E16 and E17 written exactly as displayed; both use this manufacturer-supported initial check.
What to noteThe correct support entry is selected.
Look for a kink or visible damage without moving the appliance or loosening fittings.
What to noteA useful observation to report.
Contact Bosch if the problem remains or the hose needs attention beyond safe inspection.
What to noteA repair decision based on the actual appliance.
THE DETAILS MATTER
Scope & troubleshooting notes
Why there is one guide
The official source gives the same initial advice for these two codes. ErrHive keeps separate code records but consolidates the guidance instead of publishing duplicate articles.
YOUR NEXT DECISION
When to stop and get help
Get assistance if the hose is damaged, access is unsafe, or the error continues.
THE EVIDENCE
Sources & verification
Our explanations are editorial summaries of the documentation below. They do not replace the instructions for your exact appliance.
- Bosch Dishwasher E16 / E17 Troubleshooting
Bosch Home Appliances · Manufacturer support · Checked
Bosch Dishwasher E16 / E17 Troubleshooting — Bosch US dishwasher support; exact model applicability is not established by this general article.
- Bosch Dishwasher Error Codes
Bosch Home Appliances · Manufacturer support · Checked
Individual E14–E25 entries — Bosch US dishwasher code directory; codes vary by appliance generation.
The E24 article contains an inlet-hose reference despite discussing drain faults. ErrHive does not silently reinterpret this as a model-specific instruction.