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Bosch Dishwasher E24: Drainage Checks Before Service
THE SHORT ANSWER
The dishwasher is not draining correctly.
Bosch links E24 with poor drainage. Its support article identifies filter or hose restrictions and a disposal connection whose knockout plug was not removed as possible explanations.
Note whether the problem began after a dishwasher or garbage-disposal installation.
Do not reach into a garbage disposal or work on connected plumbing. Refer installation corrections to the installer.
WHAT YOU MAY NOTICE
Symptoms to record
- Water may remain in the tub after a cycle.
- The cycle may pause or stop.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Drain-path restriction | Standing water remains. | Inspect the owner-removable filter using the manual. |
| Pump cover not secure | The cover may not be seated correctly. | Use the exact manual to identify its proper position. |
| Disposal knockout plug still installedService may be needed | The problem starts after a new disposal installation. | Ask the installer to verify the dishwasher connection. |
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.
Switch the dishwasher off and disconnect its power safely before the manual-permitted pump-cover check. Let water and parts cool. Wear protective gloves, watch for sharp debris, and avoid blind reaching.
What to noteThe appliance is off, cool, and safe to approach.
Stop here if: Power cannot be isolated safely, access differs from the manual, or handling would require dismantling.Follow your manual to inspect and clean the removable filter.
What to noteLoose debris is removed and the filter is correctly refitted.
Confirm the manual’s pump-cover seating instructions. Do not force an unfamiliar mechanism.
What to noteThe cover is in its documented position.
If the fault followed installation work, have the installer check the disposal connection and drain routing.
What to noteA connection problem is considered before a part is blamed.
THE DETAILS MATTER
Scope & troubleshooting notes
Clearing the display
Bosch refers to the model manual for resetting after the underlying problem is corrected. A reset is not proof that a restriction has been removed.
YOUR NEXT DECISION
When to stop and get help
Get help for an inaccessible obstruction, a damaged connection, or a continuing E24.
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 E24 Troubleshooting
Bosch Home Appliances · Manufacturer support · Checked
Bosch Dishwasher E24 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.
- Bosch Dishwasher E25 Troubleshooting
Bosch Home Appliances · Manufacturer support · Checked
Bosch Dishwasher E25 Troubleshooting — Bosch US dishwasher support; exact model applicability is not established by this general article.